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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,425.05, 29,137.61 and 8,324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,425.05, 29,137.61 and 8,324.54 is: 12,486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,425.05 : 29,137.61 = 8,324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,425.05/29,137.61 = 8,324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,425.05x = 29,137.61 × 8,324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,425.05x = 242,557,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,557,199.95/19,425.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.82

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