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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,966.40, 29,951.40 and 8,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,966.40, 29,951.40 and 8,277.20 is: 12,416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,966.40 : 29,951.40 = 8,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,966.40/29,951.40 = 8,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,966.40x = 29,951.40 × 8,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,966.40x = 247,913,728.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,913,728.08/19,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,416.55

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