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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,368.40, 29,068.80 and 8,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,368.40, 29,068.80 and 8,854.60 is: 13,289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,368.40 : 29,068.80 = 8,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,368.40/29,068.80 = 8,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,368.40x = 29,068.80 × 8,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,368.40x = 257,392,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,392,596.48/19,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.31

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