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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,511.20, 29,252.40 and 8,408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,511.20, 29,252.40 and 8,408.80 is: 12,606.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,511.20 : 29,252.40 = 8,408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,511.20/29,252.40 = 8,408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,511.20x = 29,252.40 × 8,408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,511.20x = 245,977,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,977,581.12/19,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,606.99

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