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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,993.08, 29,994.48 and 8,299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,993.08, 29,994.48 and 8,299.92 is: 12,451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,993.08 : 29,994.48 = 8,299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,993.08/29,994.48 = 8,299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,993.08x = 29,994.48 × 8,299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,993.08x = 248,951,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,951,784.44/19,993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,451.90

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