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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,348.79, 29,013.47 and 8,967.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,348.79, 29,013.47 and 8,967.83 is: 13,447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,348.79 : 29,013.47 = 8,967.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,348.79/29,013.47 = 8,967.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,348.79x = 29,013.47 × 8,967.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,348.79x = 260,187,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,187,821.83/19,348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,447.24

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