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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.40, 29,970.90 and 8,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.40, 29,970.90 and 8,287.80 is: 12,436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.40 : 29,970.90 = 8,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.40/29,970.90 = 8,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.40x = 29,970.90 × 8,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.40x = 248,392,825.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,392,825.02/19,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,436.18

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