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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,858.62, 29,793.69 and 8,006.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,858.62, 29,793.69 and 8,006.28 is: 12,011.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,858.62 : 29,793.69 = 8,006.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,858.62/29,793.69 = 8,006.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,858.62x = 29,793.69 × 8,006.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,858.62x = 238,536,624.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,536,624.37/19,858.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.74

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