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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,768.30, 29,663.39 and 8,089.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,768.30, 29,663.39 and 8,089.72 is: 12,139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,768.30 : 29,663.39 = 8,089.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,768.30/29,663.39 = 8,089.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,768.30x = 29,663.39 × 8,089.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,768.30x = 239,968,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,968,465.42/19,768.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.06

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