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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,341.59, 29,014.47 and 8,249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,341.59, 29,014.47 and 8,249.45 is: 12,375.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,341.59 : 29,014.47 = 8,249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,341.59/29,014.47 = 8,249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,341.59x = 29,014.47 × 8,249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,341.59x = 239,353,274.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,353,274.47/19,341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.06

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