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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,795.44, 29,702.88 and 8,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,795.44, 29,702.88 and 8,112 is: 12,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,795.44 : 29,702.88 = 8,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,795.44/29,702.88 = 8,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,795.44x = 29,702.88 × 8,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,795.44x = 240,949,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,949,762.56/19,795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.98

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