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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,852.68, 29,779.02 and 8,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,852.68, 29,779.02 and 8,901 is: 13,351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,852.68 : 29,779.02 = 8,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,852.68/29,779.02 = 8,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,852.68x = 29,779.02 × 8,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,852.68x = 265,063,057.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,063,057.02/19,852.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.50

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