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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,514.93, 29,251.43 and 8,426.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,514.93, 29,251.43 and 8,426.84 is: 12,631.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,514.93 : 29,251.43 = 8,426.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,514.93/29,251.43 = 8,426.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,514.93x = 29,251.43 × 8,426.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,514.93x = 246,496,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,496,963.59/19,514.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.20

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