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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,573.52, 29,348.08 and 8,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,573.52, 29,348.08 and 8,323.44 is: 12,479.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,573.52 : 29,348.08 = 8,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,573.52/29,348.08 = 8,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,573.52x = 29,348.08 × 8,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,573.52x = 244,276,983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,276,983.00/19,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.97

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