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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,465.60, 29,183.67 and 8,224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,465.60, 29,183.67 and 8,224.42 is: 12,330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,465.60 : 29,183.67 = 8,224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,465.60/29,183.67 = 8,224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,465.60x = 29,183.67 × 8,224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,465.60x = 240,018,759.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,018,759.22/19,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.41

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