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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,567.86, 29,349.40 and 8,327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,567.86, 29,349.40 and 8,327.73 is: 12,490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,567.86 : 29,349.40 = 8,327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,567.86/29,349.40 = 8,327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,567.86x = 29,349.40 × 8,327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,567.86x = 244,413,878.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,413,878.86/19,567.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.58

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