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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,672.62, 29,507.85 and 7,987.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,672.62, 29,507.85 and 7,987.02 is: 11,980.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,672.62 : 29,507.85 = 7,987.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,672.62/29,507.85 = 7,987.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,672.62x = 29,507.85 × 7,987.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,672.62x = 235,679,788.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,679,788.11/19,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,980.09

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