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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,485.44, 29,224.96 and 8,389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,485.44, 29,224.96 and 8,389.14 is: 12,582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,485.44 : 29,224.96 = 8,389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,485.44/29,224.96 = 8,389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,485.44x = 29,224.96 × 8,389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,485.44x = 245,172,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,172,280.93/19,485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,582.33

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