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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.23, 29,322.56 and 8,456.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.23, 29,322.56 and 8,456.24 is: 12,681.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.23 : 29,322.56 = 8,456.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.23/29,322.56 = 8,456.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.23x = 29,322.56 × 8,456.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.23x = 247,958,699.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,958,699.22/19,552.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,681.86

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