Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,837.68, 29,756.52 and 8,886
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,837.68, 29,756.52 and 8,886 is: 13,329
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,837.68 : 29,756.52 = 8,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,837.68/29,756.52 = 8,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,837.68x = 29,756.52 × 8,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,837.68x = 264,416,436.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,416,436.72/19,837.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,329
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