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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,519.68, 29,287.20 and 8,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,519.68, 29,287.20 and 8,568 is: 12,855.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,519.68 : 29,287.20 = 8,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,519.68/29,287.20 = 8,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,519.68x = 29,287.20 × 8,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,519.68x = 250,932,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,932,729.60/19,519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,855.37

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