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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,399.69, 29,074.29 and 8,718.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,399.69, 29,074.29 and 8,718.13 is: 13,065.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,399.69 : 29,074.29 = 8,718.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,399.69/29,074.29 = 8,718.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,399.69x = 29,074.29 × 8,718.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,399.69x = 253,473,439.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,473,439.88/19,399.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,065.85

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