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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,720.67, 29,590.22 and 8,625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,720.67, 29,590.22 and 8,625.92 is: 12,942.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,720.67 : 29,590.22 = 8,625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,720.67/29,590.22 = 8,625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,720.67x = 29,590.22 × 8,625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,720.67x = 255,242,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,242,679.42/19,720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,942.90

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