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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.23, 29,439.81 and 8,531.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.23, 29,439.81 and 8,531.90 is: 12,800.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.23 : 29,439.81 = 8,531.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.23/29,439.81 = 8,531.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.23x = 29,439.81 × 8,531.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.23x = 251,177,325.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,177,325.08/19,623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,800.00

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