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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,693.16, 29,539.74 and 8,003.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,693.16, 29,539.74 and 8,003.64 is: 12,005.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,693.16 : 29,539.74 = 8,003.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,693.16/29,539.74 = 8,003.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,693.16x = 29,539.74 × 8,003.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,693.16x = 236,425,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,425,444.65/19,693.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,005.46

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