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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,847.46, 29,773.59 and 8,756.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,847.46, 29,773.59 and 8,756.94 is: 13,136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,847.46 : 29,773.59 = 8,756.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,847.46/29,773.59 = 8,756.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,847.46x = 29,773.59 × 8,756.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,847.46x = 260,725,392.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,725,392.35/19,847.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,136.46

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