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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,967.76, 29,954.06 and 8,119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,967.76, 29,954.06 and 8,119.02 is: 12,179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,967.76 : 29,954.06 = 8,119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,967.76/29,954.06 = 8,119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,967.76x = 29,954.06 × 8,119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,967.76x = 243,197,612.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,197,612.22/19,967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,179.51

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