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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,607.70, 29,411.55 and 8,519.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,607.70, 29,411.55 and 8,519.70 is: 12,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,607.70 : 29,411.55 = 8,519.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,607.70/29,411.55 = 8,519.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,607.70x = 29,411.55 × 8,519.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,607.70x = 250,577,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,577,582.54/19,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.55

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