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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.37, 29,168.17 and 8,928.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.37, 29,168.17 and 8,928.59 is: 13,381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.37 : 29,168.17 = 8,928.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.37/29,168.17 = 8,928.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.37x = 29,168.17 × 8,928.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.37x = 260,430,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,430,462.82/19,462.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.23

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