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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,341.63, 29,013.99 and 8,248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,341.63, 29,013.99 and 8,248.42 is: 12,373.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,341.63 : 29,013.99 = 8,248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,341.63/29,013.99 = 8,248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,341.63x = 29,013.99 × 8,248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,341.63x = 239,319,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,319,596.02/19,341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.29

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