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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,783.68, 29,675.52 and 8,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,783.68, 29,675.52 and 8,832 is: 13,248

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,783.68 : 29,675.52 = 8,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,783.68/29,675.52 = 8,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,783.68x = 29,675.52 × 8,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,783.68x = 262,094,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,094,192.64/19,783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,248

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