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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,348.30, 29,022.50 and 8,247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,348.30, 29,022.50 and 8,247.91 is: 12,371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,348.30 : 29,022.50 = 8,247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,348.30/29,022.50 = 8,247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,348.30x = 29,022.50 × 8,247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,348.30x = 239,374,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,374,967.98/19,348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.89

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