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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,934.68, 29,908.91 and 8,849.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,934.68, 29,908.91 and 8,849.13 is: 13,276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,934.68 : 29,908.91 = 8,849.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,934.68/29,908.91 = 8,849.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,934.68x = 29,908.91 × 8,849.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,934.68x = 264,667,638.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,667,638.96/19,934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,276.75

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