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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,554.08, 29,332.56 and 8,471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,554.08, 29,332.56 and 8,471.52 is: 12,707.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,554.08 : 29,332.56 = 8,471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,554.08/29,332.56 = 8,471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,554.08x = 29,332.56 × 8,471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,554.08x = 248,491,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,491,368.69/19,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,707.90

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