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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,393.12, 29,045.94 and 8,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,393.12, 29,045.94 and 8,983 is: 13,454.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,393.12 : 29,045.94 = 8,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,393.12/29,045.94 = 8,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,393.12x = 29,045.94 × 8,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,393.12x = 260,919,679.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,919,679.02/19,393.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.24

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