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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,330.64, 29,004.20 and 8,242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,330.64, 29,004.20 and 8,242.56 is: 12,367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,330.64 : 29,004.20 = 8,242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,330.64/29,004.20 = 8,242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,330.64x = 29,004.20 × 8,242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,330.64x = 239,068,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,068,858.75/19,330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,367.35

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