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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,386.55, 29,056.36 and 8,842.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,386.55, 29,056.36 and 8,842.14 is: 13,252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,386.55 : 29,056.36 = 8,842.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,386.55/29,056.36 = 8,842.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,386.55x = 29,056.36 × 8,842.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,386.55x = 256,920,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,920,403.01/19,386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,252.51

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