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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.43, 30,001.82 and 12,115.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.43, 30,001.82 and 12,115.77 is: 18,179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.43 : 30,001.82 = 12,115.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.43/30,001.82 = 12,115.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.43x = 30,001.82 × 12,115.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.43x = 363,495,150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,495,150.70/19,994.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,179.82

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