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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,370.55, 29,068.11 and 8,277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,370.55, 29,068.11 and 8,277.33 is: 12,421.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,370.55 : 29,068.11 = 8,277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,370.55/29,068.11 = 8,277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,370.55x = 29,068.11 × 8,277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,370.55x = 240,606,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,606,338.95/19,370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.24

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