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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,606.67, 29,393.48 and 8,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,606.67, 29,393.48 and 8,505 is: 12,750.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,606.67 : 29,393.48 = 8,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,606.67/29,393.48 = 8,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,606.67x = 29,393.48 × 8,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,606.67x = 249,991,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,991,547.40/19,606.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.33

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