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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,571.52, 29,361.76 and 8,480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,571.52, 29,361.76 and 8,480.06 is: 12,722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,571.52 : 29,361.76 = 8,480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,571.52/29,361.76 = 8,480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,571.52x = 29,361.76 × 8,480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,571.52x = 248,989,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,989,318.50/19,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,722.02

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