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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254.48, 28,854.18 and 8,698.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254.48, 28,854.18 and 8,698.29 is: 13,034.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254.48 : 28,854.18 = 8,698.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254.48/28,854.18 = 8,698.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254.48x = 28,854.18 × 8,698.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254.48x = 250,982,025.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,982,025.35/19,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,034.99

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