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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,477.28, 29,217.54 and 8,384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,477.28, 29,217.54 and 8,384.24 is: 12,577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,477.28 : 29,217.54 = 8,384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,477.28/29,217.54 = 8,384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,477.28x = 29,217.54 × 8,384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,477.28x = 244,966,867.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,966,867.57/19,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.06

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