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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.50, 29,316.75 and 8,600.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.50, 29,316.75 and 8,600.50 is: 12,900.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.50 : 29,316.75 = 8,600.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.50/29,316.75 = 8,600.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.50x = 29,316.75 × 8,600.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.50x = 252,138,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,138,708.38/19,544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,900.75

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