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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,473.94, 29,203.22 and 8,381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,473.94, 29,203.22 and 8,381.46 is: 12,568.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,473.94 : 29,203.22 = 8,381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,473.94/29,203.22 = 8,381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,473.94x = 29,203.22 × 8,381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,473.94x = 244,765,620.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,765,620.30/19,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.88

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