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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,866.70, 29,803.68 and 8,173.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,866.70, 29,803.68 and 8,173.54 is: 12,261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,866.70 : 29,803.68 = 8,173.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,866.70/29,803.68 = 8,173.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,866.70x = 29,803.68 × 8,173.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,866.70x = 243,601,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,601,570.63/19,866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,261.80

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