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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,534.62, 29,305.05 and 8,444.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,534.62, 29,305.05 and 8,444.67 is: 12,668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,534.62 : 29,305.05 = 8,444.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,534.62/29,305.05 = 8,444.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,534.62x = 29,305.05 × 8,444.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,534.62x = 247,471,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,471,476.58/19,534.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,668.35

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