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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,513.80, 29,249.71 and 8,425.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,513.80, 29,249.71 and 8,425.71 is: 12,629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,513.80 : 29,249.71 = 8,425.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,513.80/29,249.71 = 8,425.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,513.80x = 29,249.71 × 8,425.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,513.80x = 246,449,552.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,449,552.98/19,513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.50

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