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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,339.73, 29,011.61 and 8,247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,339.73, 29,011.61 and 8,247.59 is: 12,372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,339.73 : 29,011.61 = 8,247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,339.73/29,011.61 = 8,247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,339.73x = 29,011.61 × 8,247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,339.73x = 239,275,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,275,864.52/19,339.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.24

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