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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,867.68, 29,807.76 and 8,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,867.68, 29,807.76 and 8,186.40 is: 12,282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,867.68 : 29,807.76 = 8,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,867.68/29,807.76 = 8,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,867.68x = 29,807.76 × 8,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,867.68x = 244,018,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,018,246.46/19,867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,282.17

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