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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,444.60, 29,166.90 and 8,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,444.60, 29,166.90 and 8,347.60 is: 12,521.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,444.60 : 29,166.90 = 8,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,444.60/29,166.90 = 8,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,444.60x = 29,166.90 × 8,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,444.60x = 243,473,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,473,614.44/19,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.40

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