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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,518.16, 29,252.73 and 8,411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,518.16, 29,252.73 and 8,411.85 is: 12,607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,518.16 : 29,252.73 = 8,411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,518.16/29,252.73 = 8,411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,518.16x = 29,252.73 × 8,411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,518.16x = 246,069,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,069,576.85/19,518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,607.21

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