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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,391.44, 29,063.68 and 8,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,391.44, 29,063.68 and 8,847.04 is: 13,259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,391.44 : 29,063.68 = 8,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,391.44/29,063.68 = 8,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,391.44x = 29,063.68 × 8,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,391.44x = 257,127,539.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,127,539.51/19,391.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.85

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