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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,336.62, 28,982.79 and 8,926.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,336.62, 28,982.79 and 8,926.50 is: 13,379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,336.62 : 28,982.79 = 8,926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,336.62/28,982.79 = 8,926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,336.62x = 28,982.79 × 8,926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,336.62x = 258,714,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,714,874.94/19,336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,379.53

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