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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,983.73, 29,988.96 and 8,296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,983.73, 29,988.96 and 8,296.93 is: 12,450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,983.73 : 29,988.96 = 8,296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,983.73/29,988.96 = 8,296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,983.73x = 29,988.96 × 8,296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,983.73x = 248,816,301.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,816,301.89/19,983.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.94

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