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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,833.46, 29,751.98 and 8,737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,833.46, 29,751.98 and 8,737.52 is: 13,107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,833.46 : 29,751.98 = 8,737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,833.46/29,751.98 = 8,737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,833.46x = 29,751.98 × 8,737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,833.46x = 259,958,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,958,520.29/19,833.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,107.07

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