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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,360.29, 29,051.37 and 8,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,360.29, 29,051.37 and 8,265.96 is: 12,403.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,360.29 : 29,051.37 = 8,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,360.29/29,051.37 = 8,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,360.29x = 29,051.37 × 8,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,360.29x = 240,137,462.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,137,462.37/19,360.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.61

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