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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,870.92, 29,799.68 and 8,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,870.92, 29,799.68 and 8,021.60 is: 12,029.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,870.92 : 29,799.68 = 8,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,870.92/29,799.68 = 8,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,870.92x = 29,799.68 × 8,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,870.92x = 239,041,113.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,041,113.09/19,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.70

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