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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,932.09, 29,901.82 and 8,246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,932.09, 29,901.82 and 8,246.22 is: 12,370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,932.09 : 29,901.82 = 8,246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,932.09/29,901.82 = 8,246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,932.09x = 29,901.82 × 8,246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,932.09x = 246,576,986.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,576,986.12/19,932.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.85

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