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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,788.24, 29,682.28 and 8,101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,788.24, 29,682.28 and 8,101.47 is: 12,152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,788.24 : 29,682.28 = 8,101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,788.24/29,682.28 = 8,101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,788.24x = 29,682.28 × 8,101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,788.24x = 240,470,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,470,100.95/19,788.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,152.17

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