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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,960.96, 29,948.88 and 8,275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,960.96, 29,948.88 and 8,275.36 is: 12,416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,960.96 : 29,948.88 = 8,275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,960.96/29,948.88 = 8,275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,960.96x = 29,948.88 × 8,275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,960.96x = 247,837,763.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,837,763.60/19,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,416.12

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