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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,654.54, 29,472.99 and 8,555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,654.54, 29,472.99 and 8,555.74 is: 12,829.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,654.54 : 29,472.99 = 8,555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,654.54/29,472.99 = 8,555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,654.54x = 29,472.99 × 8,555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,654.54x = 252,163,239.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,163,239.46/19,654.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.77

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