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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,701.70, 29,552.97 and 8,006.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,701.70, 29,552.97 and 8,006.86 is: 12,010.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,701.70 : 29,552.97 = 8,006.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,701.70/29,552.97 = 8,006.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,701.70x = 29,552.97 × 8,006.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,701.70x = 236,626,493.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,626,493.37/19,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,010.46

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