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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,865.71, 29,791.93 and 8,016.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,865.71, 29,791.93 and 8,016.42 is: 12,021.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,865.71 : 29,791.93 = 8,016.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,865.71/29,791.93 = 8,016.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,865.71x = 29,791.93 × 8,016.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,865.71x = 238,824,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,824,623.49/19,865.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.95

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