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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,335.44, 29,002.84 and 8,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,335.44, 29,002.84 and 8,236.24 is: 12,354.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,335.44 : 29,002.84 = 8,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,335.44/29,002.84 = 8,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,335.44x = 29,002.84 × 8,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,335.44x = 238,874,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,874,350.92/19,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,354.22

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