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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,565.84, 29,348.76 and 7,087.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,565.84, 29,348.76 and 7,087.52 is: 10,631.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,565.84 : 29,348.76 = 7,087.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,565.84/29,348.76 = 7,087.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,565.84x = 29,348.76 × 7,087.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,565.84x = 208,009,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,009,923.48/19,565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.28

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