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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,992.50, 29,988.61 and 8,143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,992.50, 29,988.61 and 8,143.49 is: 12,215.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,992.50 : 29,988.61 = 8,143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,992.50/29,988.61 = 8,143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,992.50x = 29,988.61 × 8,143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,992.50x = 244,211,945.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,211,945.65/19,992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,215.18

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