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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,930.90, 29,885.55 and 8,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,930.90, 29,885.55 and 8,245.30 is: 12,363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,930.90 : 29,885.55 = 8,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,930.90/29,885.55 = 8,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,930.90x = 29,885.55 × 8,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,930.90x = 246,415,325.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,415,325.42/19,930.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.48

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