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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,561.60, 29,356.80 and 7,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,561.60, 29,356.80 and 7,883.20 is: 11,830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,561.60 : 29,356.80 = 7,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,561.60/29,356.80 = 7,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,561.60x = 29,356.80 × 7,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,561.60x = 231,425,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,425,525.76/19,561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,830.60

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