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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,524.57, 29,247.65 and 8,979.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,524.57, 29,247.65 and 8,979.95 is: 13,451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,524.57 : 29,247.65 = 8,979.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,524.57/29,247.65 = 8,979.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,524.57x = 29,247.65 × 8,979.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,524.57x = 262,642,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,642,243.48/19,524.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.88

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