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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,367.55, 29,063.62 and 8,274.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,367.55, 29,063.62 and 8,274.33 is: 12,416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,367.55 : 29,063.62 = 8,274.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,367.55/29,063.62 = 8,274.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,367.55x = 29,063.62 × 8,274.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,367.55x = 240,481,884.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,481,884.23/19,367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,416.74

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