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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,960.68, 29,942.34 and 8,274.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,960.68, 29,942.34 and 8,274.84 is: 12,412.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,960.68 : 29,942.34 = 8,274.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,960.68/29,942.34 = 8,274.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,960.68x = 29,942.34 × 8,274.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,960.68x = 247,768,072.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,768,072.73/19,960.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.81

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