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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,357.80, 29,036.70 and 8,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,357.80, 29,036.70 and 8,989.80 is: 13,484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,357.80 : 29,036.70 = 8,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,357.80/29,036.70 = 8,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,357.80x = 29,036.70 × 8,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,357.80x = 261,034,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,034,125.66/19,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.70

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