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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,630.26, 29,447.04 and 8,537.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,630.26, 29,447.04 and 8,537.34 is: 12,806.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,630.26 : 29,447.04 = 8,537.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,630.26/29,447.04 = 8,537.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,630.26x = 29,447.04 × 8,537.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,630.26x = 251,399,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,399,392.47/19,630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.73

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