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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,625.58, 29,443.23 and 8,529.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,625.58, 29,443.23 and 8,529.39 is: 12,796.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,625.58 : 29,443.23 = 8,529.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,625.58/29,443.23 = 8,529.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,625.58x = 29,443.23 × 8,529.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,625.58x = 251,132,791.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,132,791.53/19,625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.20

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