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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,451.99, 29,152.60 and 8,918.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,451.99, 29,152.60 and 8,918.21 is: 13,365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,451.99 : 29,152.60 = 8,918.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,451.99/29,152.60 = 8,918.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,451.99x = 29,152.60 × 8,918.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,451.99x = 259,989,008.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,989,008.85/19,451.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,365.68

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