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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,503.81, 29,272.11 and 8,418.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,503.81, 29,272.11 and 8,418.92 is: 12,635.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,503.81 : 29,272.11 = 8,418.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,503.81/29,272.11 = 8,418.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,503.81x = 29,272.11 × 8,418.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,503.81x = 246,439,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,439,405.96/19,503.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,635.45

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