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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,812.39, 29,728.25 and 8,717.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,812.39, 29,728.25 and 8,717.68 is: 13,080.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,812.39 : 29,728.25 = 8,717.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,812.39/29,728.25 = 8,717.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,812.39x = 29,728.25 × 8,717.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,812.39x = 259,161,370.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,161,370.46/19,812.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,080.77

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