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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,676.96, 29,528.73 and 8,577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,676.96, 29,528.73 and 8,577.26 is: 12,871.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,676.96 : 29,528.73 = 8,577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,676.96/29,528.73 = 8,577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,676.96x = 29,528.73 × 8,577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,676.96x = 253,275,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,275,594.68/19,676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,871.68

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