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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,337.13, 29,007.72 and 8,244.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,337.13, 29,007.72 and 8,244.99 is: 12,368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,337.13 : 29,007.72 = 8,244.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,337.13/29,007.72 = 8,244.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,337.13x = 29,007.72 × 8,244.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,337.13x = 239,168,361.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,168,361.32/19,337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.35

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