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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,339.98, 29,011.46 and 8,246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,339.98, 29,011.46 and 8,246.73 is: 12,370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,339.98 : 29,011.46 = 8,246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,339.98/29,011.46 = 8,246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,339.98x = 29,011.46 × 8,246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,339.98x = 239,249,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,249,677.53/19,339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.73

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