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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,968.78, 29,953.29 and 8,872.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,968.78, 29,953.29 and 8,872.86 is: 13,309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,968.78 : 29,953.29 = 8,872.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,968.78/29,953.29 = 8,872.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,968.78x = 29,953.29 × 8,872.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,968.78x = 265,771,348.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,771,348.71/19,968.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,309.34

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