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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,812.61, 29,731.80 and 8,578.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,812.61, 29,731.80 and 8,578.92 is: 12,873.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,812.61 : 29,731.80 = 8,578.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,812.61/29,731.80 = 8,578.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,812.61x = 29,731.80 × 8,578.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,812.61x = 255,066,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,066,670.66/19,812.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,873.96

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