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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,513.20, 29,269.80 and 8,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,513.20, 29,269.80 and 8,983.20 is: 13,474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,513.20 : 29,269.80 = 8,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,513.20/29,269.80 = 8,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,513.20x = 29,269.80 × 8,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,513.20x = 262,936,467.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,936,467.36/19,513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.80

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