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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,405.70, 29,108.55 and 8,875.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,405.70, 29,108.55 and 8,875.70 is: 13,313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,405.70 : 29,108.55 = 8,875.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,405.70/29,108.55 = 8,875.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,405.70x = 29,108.55 × 8,875.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,405.70x = 258,358,757.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,358,757.24/19,405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.55

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