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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,797.15, 29,670.33 and 8,096.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,797.15, 29,670.33 and 8,096.43 is: 12,134.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,797.15 : 29,670.33 = 8,096.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,797.15/29,670.33 = 8,096.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,797.15x = 29,670.33 × 8,096.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,797.15x = 240,223,749.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,223,749.92/19,797.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,134.26

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