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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,344.84, 29,019.35 and 8,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,344.84, 29,019.35 and 8,252.70 is: 12,379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,344.84 : 29,019.35 = 8,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,344.84/29,019.35 = 8,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,344.84x = 29,019.35 × 8,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,344.84x = 239,487,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,487,989.75/19,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.94

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