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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,763.70, 29,645.55 and 8,085.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,763.70, 29,645.55 and 8,085.30 is: 12,127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,763.70 : 29,645.55 = 8,085.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,763.70/29,645.55 = 8,085.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,763.70x = 29,645.55 × 8,085.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,763.70x = 239,693,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,693,165.42/19,763.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,127.95

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