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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,901.20, 29,855.40 and 8,215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,901.20, 29,855.40 and 8,215.60 is: 12,324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,901.20 : 29,855.40 = 8,215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,901.20/29,855.40 = 8,215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,901.20x = 29,855.40 × 8,215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,901.20x = 245,280,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,280,024.24/19,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,324.89

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