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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,837.46, 29,757.98 and 8,741.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,837.46, 29,757.98 and 8,741.52 is: 13,113.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,837.46 : 29,757.98 = 8,741.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,837.46/29,757.98 = 8,741.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,837.46x = 29,757.98 × 8,741.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,837.46x = 260,129,977.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,129,977.33/19,837.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.07

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