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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,714.38, 29,570.48 and 8,037.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,714.38, 29,570.48 and 8,037.42 is: 12,055.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,714.38 : 29,570.48 = 8,037.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,714.38/29,570.48 = 8,037.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,714.38x = 29,570.48 × 8,037.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,714.38x = 237,670,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,670,367.36/19,714.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.69

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