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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,524.24, 29,302.76 and 8,439.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,524.24, 29,302.76 and 8,439.39 is: 12,666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,524.24 : 29,302.76 = 8,439.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,524.24/29,302.76 = 8,439.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,524.24x = 29,302.76 × 8,439.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,524.24x = 247,297,440.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,297,440.81/19,524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,666.18

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