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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,729.24, 29,602.98 and 8,634.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,729.24, 29,602.98 and 8,634.46 is: 12,955.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,729.24 : 29,602.98 = 8,634.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,729.24/29,602.98 = 8,634.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,729.24x = 29,602.98 × 8,634.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,729.24x = 255,605,746.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,605,746.69/19,729.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,955.68

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