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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,704.48, 29,545.68 and 8,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,704.48, 29,545.68 and 8,004 is: 12,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,704.48 : 29,545.68 = 8,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,704.48/29,545.68 = 8,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,704.48x = 29,545.68 × 8,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,704.48x = 236,483,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,483,622.72/19,704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,001.52

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