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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,355.80, 29,033.70 and 8,987.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,355.80, 29,033.70 and 8,987.80 is: 13,481.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,355.80 : 29,033.70 = 8,987.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,355.80/29,033.70 = 8,987.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,355.80x = 29,033.70 × 8,987.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,355.80x = 260,949,088.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,949,088.86/19,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.70

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