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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,806.67, 29,699.33 and 8,700.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,806.67, 29,699.33 and 8,700.58 is: 13,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,806.67 : 29,699.33 = 8,700.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,806.67/29,699.33 = 8,700.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,806.67x = 29,699.33 × 8,700.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,806.67x = 258,401,248.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,401,248.11/19,806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.18

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