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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,461.06, 29,186.87 and 8,924.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,461.06, 29,186.87 and 8,924.49 is: 13,384.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,461.06 : 29,186.87 = 8,924.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,461.06/29,186.87 = 8,924.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,461.06x = 29,186.87 × 8,924.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,461.06x = 260,477,884.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,477,884.82/19,461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.57

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