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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,356.24, 29,047.32 and 8,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,356.24, 29,047.32 and 8,265.52 is: 12,403.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,356.24 : 29,047.32 = 8,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,356.24/29,047.32 = 8,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,356.24x = 29,047.32 × 8,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,356.24x = 240,091,204.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,091,204.41/19,356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.81

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