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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,344.12, 29,008.44 and 8,255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,344.12, 29,008.44 and 8,255.76 is: 12,380.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,344.12 : 29,008.44 = 8,255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,344.12/29,008.44 = 8,255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,344.12x = 29,008.44 × 8,255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,344.12x = 239,486,718.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,486,718.61/19,344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,380.34

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