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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,811.67, 29,688.34 and 8,708.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,811.67, 29,688.34 and 8,708.19 is: 13,049.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,811.67 : 29,688.34 = 8,708.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,811.67/29,688.34 = 8,708.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,811.67x = 29,688.34 × 8,708.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,811.67x = 258,531,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,531,513.52/19,811.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.46

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