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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332, 28,998 and 8,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332, 28,998 and 8,388 is: 12,582

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332 : 28,998 = 8,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332/28,998 = 8,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332x = 28,998 × 8,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332x = 243,235,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,235,224/19,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,582

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