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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,878.80, 29,831.61 and 8,191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,878.80, 29,831.61 and 8,191.76 is: 12,293.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,878.80 : 29,831.61 = 8,191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,878.80/29,831.61 = 8,191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,878.80x = 29,831.61 × 8,191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,878.80x = 244,373,389.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,373,389.53/19,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.17

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