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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,946.80, 29,895.90 and 8,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,946.80, 29,895.90 and 8,841.70 is: 13,251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,946.80 : 29,895.90 = 8,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,946.80/29,895.90 = 8,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,946.80x = 29,895.90 × 8,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,946.80x = 264,330,579.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,330,579.03/19,946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.78

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