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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,537.14, 29,295.36 and 8,997.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,537.14, 29,295.36 and 8,997.96 is: 13,492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,537.14 : 29,295.36 = 8,997.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,537.14/29,295.36 = 8,997.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,537.14x = 29,295.36 × 8,997.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,537.14x = 263,598,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,598,477.47/19,537.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,492.17

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