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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,799.78, 29,699.66 and 7,953.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,799.78, 29,699.66 and 7,953.55 is: 11,930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,799.78 : 29,699.66 = 7,953.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,799.78/29,699.66 = 7,953.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,799.78x = 29,699.66 × 7,953.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,799.78x = 236,217,730.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,217,730.79/19,799.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,930.32

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