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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,687.24, 29,541.66 and 7,997.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,687.24, 29,541.66 and 7,997.32 is: 12,000.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,687.24 : 29,541.66 = 7,997.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,687.24/29,541.66 = 7,997.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,687.24x = 29,541.66 × 7,997.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,687.24x = 236,254,108.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,254,108.35/19,687.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,000.37

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