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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,331.48, 29,008.18 and 8,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,331.48, 29,008.18 and 8,237 is: 12,360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,331.48 : 29,008.18 = 8,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,331.48/29,008.18 = 8,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,331.48x = 29,008.18 × 8,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,331.48x = 238,940,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,940,378.66/19,331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.17

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