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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,587.56, 29,376.72 and 12,557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,587.56, 29,376.72 and 12,557.28 is: 18,832.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,587.56 : 29,376.72 = 12,557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,587.56/29,376.72 = 12,557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,587.56x = 29,376.72 × 12,557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,587.56x = 368,891,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,891,698.52/19,587.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,832.96

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