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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,870.74, 29,811.15 and 8,025.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,870.74, 29,811.15 and 8,025.30 is: 12,039.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,870.74 : 29,811.15 = 8,025.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,870.74/29,811.15 = 8,025.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,870.74x = 29,811.15 × 8,025.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,870.74x = 239,243,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,243,422.10/19,870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.99

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