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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.12, 29,193.34 and 8,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.12, 29,193.34 and 8,368.04 is: 12,552.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.12 : 29,193.34 = 8,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.12/29,193.34 = 8,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.12x = 29,193.34 × 8,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.12x = 244,291,036.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,291,036.85/19,462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.13

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