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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,755.36, 29,628.99 and 8,655.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,755.36, 29,628.99 and 8,655.93 is: 12,982.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,755.36 : 29,628.99 = 8,655.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,755.36/29,628.99 = 8,655.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,755.36x = 29,628.99 × 8,655.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,755.36x = 256,466,463.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,466,463.41/19,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.12

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