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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,954.20, 29,907.30 and 8,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,954.20, 29,907.30 and 8,261.40 is: 12,382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,954.20 : 29,907.30 = 8,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,954.20/29,907.30 = 8,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,954.20x = 29,907.30 × 8,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,954.20x = 247,076,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,076,168.22/19,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.16

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