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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.05, 29,872.22 and 8,824.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.05, 29,872.22 and 8,824.71 is: 13,230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.05 : 29,872.22 = 8,824.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.05/29,872.22 = 8,824.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.05x = 29,872.22 × 8,824.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.05x = 263,613,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,613,634.43/19,924.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,230.93

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