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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,410.40, 29,115.60 and 8,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,410.40, 29,115.60 and 8,315.20 is: 12,472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,410.40 : 29,115.60 = 8,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,410.40/29,115.60 = 8,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,410.40x = 29,115.60 × 8,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,410.40x = 242,102,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,102,037.12/19,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,472.80

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