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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,878.67, 29,831.64 and 8,191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,878.67, 29,831.64 and 8,191.81 is: 12,293.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,878.67 : 29,831.64 = 8,191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,878.67/29,831.64 = 8,191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,878.67x = 29,831.64 × 8,191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,878.67x = 244,375,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,375,126.87/19,878.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.33

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