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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,819.88, 29,742.68 and 8,586.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,819.88, 29,742.68 and 8,586.19 is: 12,884.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,819.88 : 29,742.68 = 8,586.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,819.88/29,742.68 = 8,586.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,819.88x = 29,742.68 × 8,586.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,819.88x = 255,376,301.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,376,301.59/19,819.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,884.86

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