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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,339.61, 29,010.92 and 8,246.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,339.61, 29,010.92 and 8,246.37 is: 12,370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,339.61 : 29,010.92 = 8,246.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,339.61/29,010.92 = 8,246.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,339.61x = 29,010.92 × 8,246.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,339.61x = 239,234,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,234,739.13/19,339.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.20

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