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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,351.14, 29,036.70 and 8,254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,351.14, 29,036.70 and 8,254.85 is: 12,386.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,351.14 : 29,036.70 = 8,254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,351.14/29,036.70 = 8,254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,351.14x = 29,036.70 × 8,254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,351.14x = 239,693,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,693,457.81/19,351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,386.53

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