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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,703.83, 29,545.31 and 8,597.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,703.83, 29,545.31 and 8,597.55 is: 12,891.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,703.83 : 29,545.31 = 8,597.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,703.83/29,545.31 = 8,597.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,703.83x = 29,545.31 × 8,597.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,703.83x = 254,017,197.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,017,197.73/19,703.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.77

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