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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,907.04, 29,867.28 and 8,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,907.04, 29,867.28 and 8,812.20 is: 13,221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,907.04 : 29,867.28 = 8,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,907.04/29,867.28 = 8,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,907.04x = 29,867.28 × 8,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,907.04x = 263,196,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,196,444.82/19,907.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.27

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