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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,847.38, 29,778.82 and 8,746.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,847.38, 29,778.82 and 8,746.26 is: 13,122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,847.38 : 29,778.82 = 8,746.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,847.38/29,778.82 = 8,746.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,847.38x = 29,778.82 × 8,746.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,847.38x = 260,453,302.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,453,302.21/19,847.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,122.81

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