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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,918.44, 29,872.80 and 8,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,918.44, 29,872.80 and 8,235 is: 12,350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,918.44 : 29,872.80 = 8,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,918.44/29,872.80 = 8,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,918.44x = 29,872.80 × 8,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,918.44x = 246,002,508
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,002,508/19,918.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,350.49

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