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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,862.10, 29,781 and 8,021.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,862.10, 29,781 and 8,021.34 is: 12,027.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,862.10 : 29,781 = 8,021.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,862.10/29,781 = 8,021.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,862.10x = 29,781 × 8,021.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,862.10x = 238,883,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,883,526.54/19,862.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,027.10

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