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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.20, 29,976.60 and 8,317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.20, 29,976.60 and 8,317.16 is: 12,469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.20 : 29,976.60 = 8,317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.20/29,976.60 = 8,317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.20x = 29,976.60 × 8,317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.20x = 249,320,253.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,320,253.40/19,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.00

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