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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,339.40, 29,009.10 and 8,971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,339.40, 29,009.10 and 8,971.40 is: 13,457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,339.40 : 29,009.10 = 8,971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,339.40/29,009.10 = 8,971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,339.40x = 29,009.10 × 8,971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,339.40x = 260,252,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,252,239.74/19,339.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,457.10

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