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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,529.66, 29,310.87 and 8,444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,529.66, 29,310.87 and 8,444.81 is: 12,674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,529.66 : 29,310.87 = 8,444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,529.66/29,310.87 = 8,444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,529.66x = 29,310.87 × 8,444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,529.66x = 247,524,728.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,524,728.08/19,529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,674.30

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