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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,555.23, 29,327.06 and 8,459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,555.23, 29,327.06 and 8,459.24 is: 12,686.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,555.23 : 29,327.06 = 8,459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,555.23/29,327.06 = 8,459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,555.23x = 29,327.06 × 8,459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,555.23x = 248,084,639.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,084,639.03/19,555.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.36

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