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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,341.08, 29,013.74 and 8,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,341.08, 29,013.74 and 8,248.96 is: 12,374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,341.08 : 29,013.74 = 8,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,341.08/29,013.74 = 8,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,341.08x = 29,013.74 × 8,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,341.08x = 239,333,180.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,333,180.71/19,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.34

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