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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,339.88, 29,011.84 and 8,247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,339.88, 29,011.84 and 8,247.74 is: 12,372.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,339.88 : 29,011.84 = 8,247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,339.88/29,011.84 = 8,247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,339.88x = 29,011.84 × 8,247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,339.88x = 239,282,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,282,113.24/19,339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.47

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