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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,706.46, 29,534.02 and 8,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,706.46, 29,534.02 and 8,006 is: 11,998.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,706.46 : 29,534.02 = 8,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,706.46/29,534.02 = 8,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,706.46x = 29,534.02 × 8,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,706.46x = 236,449,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,449,364.12/19,706.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.57

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