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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,389.70, 29,084.55 and 8,859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,389.70, 29,084.55 and 8,859.70 is: 13,289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,389.70 : 29,084.55 = 8,859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,389.70/29,084.55 = 8,859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,389.70x = 29,084.55 × 8,859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,389.70x = 257,680,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,680,387.64/19,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,289.55

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