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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,896.60, 29,859.30 and 8,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,896.60, 29,859.30 and 8,218.20 is: 12,333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,896.60 : 29,859.30 = 8,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,896.60/29,859.30 = 8,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,896.60x = 29,859.30 × 8,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,896.60x = 245,389,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,389,699.26/19,896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,333.25

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