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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,344.06, 29,008.80 and 8,256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,344.06, 29,008.80 and 8,256.06 is: 12,380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,344.06 : 29,008.80 = 8,256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,344.06/29,008.80 = 8,256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,344.06x = 29,008.80 × 8,256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,344.06x = 239,498,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,498,393.33/19,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,380.98

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