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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,863.82, 29,824.89 and 8,199.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,863.82, 29,824.89 and 8,199.82 is: 12,311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,863.82 : 29,824.89 = 8,199.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,863.82/29,824.89 = 8,199.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,863.82x = 29,824.89 × 8,199.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,863.82x = 244,558,729.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,558,729.52/19,863.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,311.77

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