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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,555.02, 29,316.74 and 7,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,555.02, 29,316.74 and 7,857 is: 11,779.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,555.02 : 29,316.74 = 7,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,555.02/29,316.74 = 7,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,555.02x = 29,316.74 × 7,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,555.02x = 230,341,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,341,586.90/19,555.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,779.15

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