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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,423.66, 29,137.16 and 8,327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,423.66, 29,137.16 and 8,327.72 is: 12,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,423.66 : 29,137.16 = 8,327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,423.66/29,137.16 = 8,327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,423.66x = 29,137.16 × 8,327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,423.66x = 242,646,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,646,110.08/19,423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.30

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