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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,517.49, 29,292.64 and 8,432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,517.49, 29,292.64 and 8,432.64 is: 12,656.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,517.49 : 29,292.64 = 8,432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,517.49/29,292.64 = 8,432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,517.49x = 29,292.64 × 8,432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,517.49x = 247,014,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,014,266.69/19,517.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,656.05

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