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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,926.46, 29,901.30 and 8,832.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,926.46, 29,901.30 and 8,832.70 is: 13,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,926.46 : 29,901.30 = 8,832.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,926.46/29,901.30 = 8,832.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,926.46x = 29,901.30 × 8,832.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,926.46x = 264,109,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,109,212.51/19,926.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,254.20

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