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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,563.80, 29,352.90 and 7,878.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,563.80, 29,352.90 and 7,878.20 is: 11,820.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,563.80 : 29,352.90 = 7,878.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,563.80/29,352.90 = 7,878.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,563.80x = 29,352.90 × 7,878.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,563.80x = 231,248,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,248,016.78/19,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,820.20

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