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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,403.55, 29,080.98 and 8,297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,403.55, 29,080.98 and 8,297.19 is: 12,435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,403.55 : 29,080.98 = 8,297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,403.55/29,080.98 = 8,297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,403.55x = 29,080.98 × 8,297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,403.55x = 241,290,416.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,290,416.45/19,403.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.37

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