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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,588.40, 29,371.80 and 7,888.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,588.40, 29,371.80 and 7,888.40 is: 11,828.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,588.40 : 29,371.80 = 7,888.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,588.40/29,371.80 = 7,888.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,588.40x = 29,371.80 × 7,888.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,588.40x = 231,696,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,696,507.12/19,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,828.25

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