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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,861.93, 29,792.51 and 8,015.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,861.93, 29,792.51 and 8,015.39 is: 12,022.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,861.93 : 29,792.51 = 8,015.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,861.93/29,792.51 = 8,015.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,861.93x = 29,792.51 × 8,015.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,861.93x = 238,798,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,798,397.69/19,861.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,022.92

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