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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.85, 29,976.57 and 8,897.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.85, 29,976.57 and 8,897.51 is: 13,337.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.85 : 29,976.57 = 8,897.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.85/29,976.57 = 8,897.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.85x = 29,976.57 × 8,897.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.85x = 266,716,681.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,716,681.46/19,996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,337.94

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