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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,338.10, 29,009.85 and 8,244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,338.10, 29,009.85 and 8,244.70 is: 12,368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338.10 : 29,009.85 = 8,244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338.10/29,009.85 = 8,244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338.10x = 29,009.85 × 8,244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338.10x = 239,177,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,177,510.30/19,338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.20

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