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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,604.33, 29,389.96 and 8,502.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,604.33, 29,389.96 and 8,502.66 is: 12,746.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,604.33 : 29,389.96 = 8,502.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,604.33/29,389.96 = 8,502.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,604.33x = 29,389.96 × 8,502.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,604.33x = 249,892,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,892,789.18/19,604.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,746.82

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