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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,369.96, 29,029.50 and 8,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,369.96, 29,029.50 and 8,958.76 is: 13,426.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,369.96 : 29,029.50 = 8,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,369.96/29,029.50 = 8,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,369.96x = 29,029.50 × 8,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,369.96x = 260,068,323.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,068,323.42/19,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,426.37

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