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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,504.98, 29,233.62 and 8,388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,504.98, 29,233.62 and 8,388.18 is: 12,572.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,504.98 : 29,233.62 = 8,388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,504.98/29,233.62 = 8,388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,504.98x = 29,233.62 × 8,388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,504.98x = 245,216,866.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,216,866.61/19,504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,572.01

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