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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,983.12, 29,991.96 and 7,679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,983.12, 29,991.96 and 7,679.76 is: 11,526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,983.12 : 29,991.96 = 7,679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,983.12/29,991.96 = 7,679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,983.12x = 29,991.96 × 7,679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,983.12x = 230,331,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,331,054.73/19,983.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,526.28

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