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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,695.40, 29,546.70 and 8,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,695.40, 29,546.70 and 8,009.80 is: 12,016.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,695.40 : 29,546.70 = 8,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,695.40/29,546.70 = 8,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,695.40x = 29,546.70 × 8,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,695.40x = 236,663,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,663,157.66/19,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.16

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