Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,424.03, 29,136 and 8,323.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,424.03, 29,136 and 8,323.52 is: 12,485.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,424.03 : 29,136 = 8,323.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,424.03/29,136 = 8,323.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,424.03x = 29,136 × 8,323.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,424.03x = 242,513,933.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,513,933.04/19,424.03 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,485.26
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