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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,813.55, 29,709.59 and 8,707.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,813.55, 29,709.59 and 8,707.23 is: 13,056.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,813.55 : 29,709.59 = 8,707.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,813.55/29,709.59 = 8,707.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,813.55x = 29,709.59 × 8,707.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,813.55x = 258,688,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,688,189.80/19,813.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,056.13

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