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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,396.54, 29,099.13 and 8,303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,396.54, 29,099.13 and 8,303.74 is: 12,457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,396.54 : 29,099.13 = 8,303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,396.54/29,099.13 = 8,303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,396.54x = 29,099.13 × 8,303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,396.54x = 241,631,609.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,631,609.75/19,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.46

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