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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,510.26, 29,255.55 and 8,977.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,510.26, 29,255.55 and 8,977.14 is: 13,461.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,510.26 : 29,255.55 = 8,977.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,510.26/29,255.55 = 8,977.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,510.26x = 29,255.55 × 8,977.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,510.26x = 262,631,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,631,168.13/19,510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.18

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