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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,763.64, 29,651.64 and 12,357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,763.64, 29,651.64 and 12,357.84 is: 18,540.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,763.64 : 29,651.64 = 12,357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,763.64/29,651.64 = 12,357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,763.64x = 29,651.64 × 12,357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,763.64x = 366,430,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,430,222.86/19,763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,540.62

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