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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,473.48, 29,168.64 and 8,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,473.48, 29,168.64 and 8,365.68 is: 12,530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,473.48 : 29,168.64 = 8,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,473.48/29,168.64 = 8,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,473.48x = 29,168.64 × 8,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,473.48x = 244,015,508.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,015,508.28/19,473.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,530.66

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