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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,347.84, 29,023.86 and 8,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,347.84, 29,023.86 and 8,255.70 is: 12,384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,347.84 : 29,023.86 = 8,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,347.84/29,023.86 = 8,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,347.84x = 29,023.86 × 8,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,347.84x = 239,612,281.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,612,281.00/19,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.45

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