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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,667.61, 29,506.88 and 8,575.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,667.61, 29,506.88 and 8,575.27 is: 12,865.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,667.61 : 29,506.88 = 8,575.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,667.61/29,506.88 = 8,575.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,667.61x = 29,506.88 × 8,575.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,667.61x = 253,029,410.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,029,410.53/19,667.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.29

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