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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,564.44, 29,317.44 and 7,871.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,564.44, 29,317.44 and 7,871.28 is: 11,795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,564.44 : 29,317.44 = 7,871.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,564.44/29,317.44 = 7,871.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,564.44x = 29,317.44 × 7,871.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,564.44x = 230,765,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,765,779.12/19,564.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,795.16

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