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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,554.23, 29,325.56 and 8,458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,554.23, 29,325.56 and 8,458.24 is: 12,684.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,554.23 : 29,325.56 = 8,458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,554.23/29,325.56 = 8,458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,554.23x = 29,325.56 × 8,458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,554.23x = 248,042,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,042,624.61/19,554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,684.86

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