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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,626.98, 29,439.77 and 8,533.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,626.98, 29,439.77 and 8,533.67 is: 12,800.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,626.98 : 29,439.77 = 8,533.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,626.98/29,439.77 = 8,533.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,626.98x = 29,439.77 × 8,533.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,626.98x = 251,229,092.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,229,092.19/19,626.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,800.19

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