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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.52, 29,016.06 and 8,956.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.52, 29,016.06 and 8,956.56 is: 13,439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.52 : 29,016.06 = 8,956.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.52/29,016.06 = 8,956.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.52x = 29,016.06 × 8,956.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.52x = 259,884,082.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,884,082.35/19,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,439.37

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