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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,424.71, 29,137.08 and 8,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,424.71, 29,137.08 and 8,324.20 is: 12,486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,424.71 : 29,137.08 = 8,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,424.71/29,137.08 = 8,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,424.71x = 29,137.08 × 8,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,424.71x = 242,542,881.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,542,881.34/19,424.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.31

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