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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,531.53, 29,292.64 and 8,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,531.53, 29,292.64 and 8,432.14 is: 12,646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,531.53 : 29,292.64 = 8,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,531.53/29,292.64 = 8,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,531.53x = 29,292.64 × 8,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,531.53x = 246,999,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,999,599.29/19,531.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,646.20

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