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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,925.60, 29,874.42 and 8,826.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,925.60, 29,874.42 and 8,826.26 is: 13,233.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,925.60 : 29,874.42 = 8,826.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,925.60/29,874.42 = 8,826.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,925.60x = 29,874.42 × 8,826.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,925.60x = 263,679,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,679,248.90/19,925.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.19

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