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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,403.80, 29,111.10 and 8,315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,403.80, 29,111.10 and 8,315.80 is: 12,476.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,403.80 : 29,111.10 = 8,315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,403.80/29,111.10 = 8,315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,403.80x = 29,111.10 × 8,315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,403.80x = 242,082,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,082,085.38/19,403.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,476.01

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