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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,930.60, 29,895.90 and 8,244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,930.60, 29,895.90 and 8,244.10 is: 12,366.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,930.60 : 29,895.90 = 8,244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,930.60/29,895.90 = 8,244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,930.60x = 29,895.90 × 8,244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,930.60x = 246,464,789.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,464,789.19/19,930.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.15

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