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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,367.81, 29,063.98 and 8,274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,367.81, 29,063.98 and 8,274.55 is: 12,417.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,367.81 : 29,063.98 = 8,274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,367.81/29,063.98 = 8,274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,367.81x = 29,063.98 × 8,274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,367.81x = 240,491,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,491,355.71/19,367.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.07

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