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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,545.48, 29,313.36 and 8,872.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,545.48, 29,313.36 and 8,872.92 is: 13,307.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,545.48 : 29,313.36 = 8,872.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,545.48/29,313.36 = 8,872.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,545.48x = 29,313.36 × 8,872.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,545.48x = 260,095,098.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,095,098.21/19,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,307.17

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