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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.70, 29,998.33 and 8,313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.70, 29,998.33 and 8,313.02 is: 12,469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.70 : 29,998.33 = 8,313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.70/29,998.33 = 8,313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.70x = 29,998.33 × 8,313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.70x = 249,376,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,376,717.26/19,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.02

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