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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,919.44, 29,874.30 and 8,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,919.44, 29,874.30 and 8,236 is: 12,351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,919.44 : 29,874.30 = 8,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,919.44/29,874.30 = 8,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,919.44x = 29,874.30 × 8,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,919.44x = 246,044,734.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,044,734.80/19,919.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,351.99

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