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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,342.23, 29,014.88 and 8,249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,342.23, 29,014.88 and 8,249.01 is: 12,374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,342.23 : 29,014.88 = 8,249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,342.23/29,014.88 = 8,249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,342.23x = 29,014.88 × 8,249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,342.23x = 239,343,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,343,885.22/19,342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.16

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