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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,357.26, 29,036.04 and 8,258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,357.26, 29,036.04 and 8,258.22 is: 12,387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,357.26 : 29,036.04 = 8,258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,357.26/29,036.04 = 8,258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,357.26x = 29,036.04 × 8,258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,357.26x = 239,786,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,786,006.25/19,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.39

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