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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,878.12, 29,830.88 and 8,191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,878.12, 29,830.88 and 8,191.36 is: 12,292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,878.12 : 29,830.88 = 8,191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,878.12/29,830.88 = 8,191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,878.12x = 29,830.88 × 8,191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,878.12x = 244,355,477.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,355,477.20/19,878.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.69

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