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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,483.92, 29,225.25 and 8,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,483.92, 29,225.25 and 8,393.40 is: 12,589.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,483.92 : 29,225.25 = 8,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,483.92/29,225.25 = 8,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,483.92x = 29,225.25 × 8,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,483.92x = 245,299,213.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,299,213.35/19,483.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,589.83

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