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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,712.79, 29,572.54 and 8,619.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,712.79, 29,572.54 and 8,619.23 is: 12,930.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,712.79 : 29,572.54 = 8,619.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,712.79/29,572.54 = 8,619.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,712.79x = 29,572.54 × 8,619.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,712.79x = 254,892,576.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,892,576.33/19,712.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.31

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