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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,512.25, 29,263.25 and 8,416.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,512.25, 29,263.25 and 8,416.48 is: 12,622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,512.25 : 29,263.25 = 8,416.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,512.25/29,263.25 = 8,416.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,512.25x = 29,263.25 × 8,416.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,512.25x = 246,293,433.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,293,433.08/19,512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,622.50

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