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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,565.64, 29,325.96 and 8,461.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,565.64, 29,325.96 and 8,461.17 is: 12,682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,565.64 : 29,325.96 = 8,461.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,565.64/29,325.96 = 8,461.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,565.64x = 29,325.96 × 8,461.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,565.64x = 248,131,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,131,932.97/19,565.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,682.02

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