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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,464.50, 29,217.54 and 8,376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,464.50, 29,217.54 and 8,376.68 is: 12,573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,464.50 : 29,217.54 = 8,376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,464.50/29,217.54 = 8,376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,464.50x = 29,217.54 × 8,376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,464.50x = 244,745,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,745,982.97/19,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.97

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