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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,790.68, 29,686.02 and 8,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,790.68, 29,686.02 and 8,839 is: 13,258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,790.68 : 29,686.02 = 8,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,790.68/29,686.02 = 8,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,790.68x = 29,686.02 × 8,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,790.68x = 262,394,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,394,730.78/19,790.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,258.50

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