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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,936.08, 29,906.86 and 8,842.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,936.08, 29,906.86 and 8,842.52 is: 13,265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,936.08 : 29,906.86 = 8,842.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,936.08/29,906.86 = 8,842.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,936.08x = 29,906.86 × 8,842.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,936.08x = 264,452,007.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,452,007.69/19,936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.00

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