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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,341.90, 29,023.65 and 8,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,341.90, 29,023.65 and 8,246.70 is: 12,374.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,341.90 : 29,023.65 = 8,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,341.90/29,023.65 = 8,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,341.90x = 29,023.65 × 8,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,341.90x = 239,349,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,349,334.46/19,341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.65

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