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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.16, 29,004.48 and 8,950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.16, 29,004.48 and 8,950.72 is: 13,428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.16 : 29,004.48 = 8,950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.16/29,004.48 = 8,950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.16x = 29,004.48 × 8,950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.16x = 259,610,979.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,610,979.23/19,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,428.97

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