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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,836, 29,752.79 and 8,148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,836, 29,752.79 and 8,148.92 is: 12,222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,836 : 29,752.79 = 8,148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,836/29,752.79 = 8,148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,836x = 29,752.79 × 8,148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,836x = 242,453,105.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,453,105.49/19,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,222.88

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