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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,503.66, 29,228.96 and 8,249.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,503.66, 29,228.96 and 8,249.64 is: 12,363.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,503.66 : 29,228.96 = 8,249.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,503.66/29,228.96 = 8,249.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,503.66x = 29,228.96 × 8,249.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,503.66x = 241,128,356.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,128,356.33/19,503.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.24

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