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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,339.84, 29,017.92 and 8,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,339.84, 29,017.92 and 8,248.96 is: 12,376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,339.84 : 29,017.92 = 8,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,339.84/29,017.92 = 8,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,339.84x = 29,017.92 × 8,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,339.84x = 239,367,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,367,661.36/19,339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,376.92

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