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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,342.62, 29,006.19 and 8,254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,342.62, 29,006.19 and 8,254.26 is: 12,378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,342.62 : 29,006.19 = 8,254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,342.62/29,006.19 = 8,254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,342.62x = 29,006.19 × 8,254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,342.62x = 239,424,633.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,424,633.87/19,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,378.09

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