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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,476.28, 29,204.42 and 8,937.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,476.28, 29,204.42 and 8,937.23 is: 13,401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,476.28 : 29,204.42 = 8,937.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,476.28/29,204.42 = 8,937.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,476.28x = 29,204.42 × 8,937.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,476.28x = 261,006,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,006,596.21/19,476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.25

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