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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.02, 29,010.45 and 8,238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.02, 29,010.45 and 8,238.54 is: 12,362.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.02 : 29,010.45 = 8,238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.02/29,010.45 = 8,238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.02x = 29,010.45 × 8,238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.02x = 239,003,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,003,752.74/19,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,362.46

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