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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.92, 29,942.85 and 8,869.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.92, 29,942.85 and 8,869.56 is: 13,308.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.92 : 29,942.85 = 8,869.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.92/29,942.85 = 8,869.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.92x = 29,942.85 × 8,869.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.92x = 265,579,904.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,579,904.65/19,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.99

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