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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,423.40, 29,135.10 and 8,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,423.40, 29,135.10 and 8,328.20 is: 12,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,423.40 : 29,135.10 = 8,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,423.40/29,135.10 = 8,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,423.40x = 29,135.10 × 8,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,423.40x = 242,642,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,642,939.82/19,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.30

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