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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,845.43, 29,779.83 and 8,004.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,845.43, 29,779.83 and 8,004.85 is: 12,011.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,845.43 : 29,779.83 = 8,004.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,845.43/29,779.83 = 8,004.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,845.43x = 29,779.83 × 8,004.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,845.43x = 238,382,997.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,382,997.73/19,845.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.99

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