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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,932.15, 29,877.72 and 8,844.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,932.15, 29,877.72 and 8,844.06 is: 13,256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,932.15 : 29,877.72 = 8,844.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,932.15/29,877.72 = 8,844.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,932.15x = 29,877.72 × 8,844.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,932.15x = 264,240,348.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,240,348.34/19,932.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.99

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