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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.80, 29,967.90 and 8,895.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.80, 29,967.90 and 8,895.40 is: 13,330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.80 : 29,967.90 = 8,895.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.80/29,967.90 = 8,895.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.80x = 29,967.90 × 8,895.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.80x = 266,576,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,576,457.66/19,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.29

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