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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,843.17, 29,774.48 and 7,996.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,843.17, 29,774.48 and 7,996.43 is: 11,998.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,843.17 : 29,774.48 = 7,996.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,843.17/29,774.48 = 7,996.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,843.17x = 29,774.48 × 7,996.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,843.17x = 238,089,356.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,089,356.25/19,843.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,998.55

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