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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,342.73, 29,017.08 and 8,249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,342.73, 29,017.08 and 8,249.46 is: 12,375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,342.73 : 29,017.08 = 8,249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,342.73/29,017.08 = 8,249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,342.73x = 29,017.08 × 8,249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,342.73x = 239,375,240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,375,240.78/19,342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.47

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