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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,341.38, 29,013.62 and 8,248.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,341.38, 29,013.62 and 8,248.17 is: 12,372.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,341.38 : 29,013.62 = 8,248.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,341.38/29,013.62 = 8,248.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,341.38x = 29,013.62 × 8,248.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,341.38x = 239,309,279.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,309,279.23/19,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.91

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