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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,672.49, 29,479.28 and 8,573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,672.49, 29,479.28 and 8,573.18 is: 12,846.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,672.49 : 29,479.28 = 8,573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,672.49/29,479.28 = 8,573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,672.49x = 29,479.28 × 8,573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,672.49x = 252,730,983.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,730,983.45/19,672.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,846.92

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