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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,459.74, 29,164.23 and 8,925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,459.74, 29,164.23 and 8,925.96 is: 13,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,459.74 : 29,164.23 = 8,925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,459.74/29,164.23 = 8,925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,459.74x = 29,164.23 × 8,925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,459.74x = 260,318,750.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,318,750.41/19,459.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.30

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