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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,958.80, 29,909.40 and 8,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,958.80, 29,909.40 and 8,856.40 is: 13,271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,958.80 : 29,909.40 = 8,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,958.80/29,909.40 = 8,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,958.80x = 29,909.40 × 8,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,958.80x = 264,889,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,889,610.16/19,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,271.82

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