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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,922.94, 29,897.37 and 8,836.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,922.94, 29,897.37 and 8,836.86 is: 13,261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,922.94 : 29,897.37 = 8,836.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,922.94/29,897.37 = 8,836.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,922.94x = 29,897.37 × 8,836.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,922.94x = 264,198,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,198,873.06/19,922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.04

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