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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,362.62, 29,032.22 and 8,687.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,362.62, 29,032.22 and 8,687.03 is: 13,025.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,362.62 : 29,032.22 = 8,687.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,362.62/29,032.22 = 8,687.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,362.62x = 29,032.22 × 8,687.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,362.62x = 252,203,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,203,642.66/19,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.28

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