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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,936.37, 29,884.04 and 8,848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,936.37, 29,884.04 and 8,848.28 is: 13,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,936.37 : 29,884.04 = 8,848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,936.37/29,884.04 = 8,848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,936.37x = 29,884.04 × 8,848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,936.37x = 264,422,417.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,422,417.10/19,936.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.32

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