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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,421.96, 29,132.96 and 8,321.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,421.96, 29,132.96 and 8,321.45 is: 12,482.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,421.96 : 29,132.96 = 8,321.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,421.96/29,132.96 = 8,321.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,421.96x = 29,132.96 × 8,321.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,421.96x = 242,428,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,428,428.38/19,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,482.18

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