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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,459.41, 29,168.35 and 8,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,459.41, 29,168.35 and 8,366.96 is: 12,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,459.41 : 29,168.35 = 8,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,459.41/29,168.35 = 8,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,459.41x = 29,168.35 × 8,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,459.41x = 244,050,516.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,050,516.78/19,459.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,541.52

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