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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,384.20, 29,076.30 and 8,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,384.20, 29,076.30 and 8,854.20 is: 13,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,384.20 : 29,076.30 = 8,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,384.20/29,076.30 = 8,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,384.20x = 29,076.30 × 8,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,384.20x = 257,447,375.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,447,375.46/19,384.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.30

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