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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,571.77, 29,362.13 and 8,480.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,571.77, 29,362.13 and 8,480.31 is: 12,722.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,571.77 : 29,362.13 = 8,480.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,571.77/29,362.13 = 8,480.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,571.77x = 29,362.13 × 8,480.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,571.77x = 248,999,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,999,964.66/19,571.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,722.40

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