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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,934.04, 29,903.46 and 8,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,934.04, 29,903.46 and 8,255.52 is: 12,384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,934.04 : 29,903.46 = 8,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,934.04/29,903.46 = 8,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,934.04x = 29,903.46 × 8,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,934.04x = 246,868,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,868,612.10/19,934.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.27

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