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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,976.48, 29,967.16 and 8,283.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,976.48, 29,967.16 and 8,283.36 is: 12,426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,976.48 : 29,967.16 = 8,283.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,976.48/29,967.16 = 8,283.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,976.48x = 29,967.16 × 8,283.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,976.48x = 248,228,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,228,774.46/19,976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,426.05

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