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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,340.08, 29,012.24 and 8,247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,340.08, 29,012.24 and 8,247.96 is: 12,372.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,340.08 : 29,012.24 = 8,247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,340.08/29,012.24 = 8,247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,340.08x = 29,012.24 × 8,247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,340.08x = 239,291,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,291,795.03/19,340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.84

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