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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974.78, 29,962.29 and 8,878.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974.78, 29,962.29 and 8,878.86 is: 13,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974.78 : 29,962.29 = 8,878.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974.78/29,962.29 = 8,878.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974.78x = 29,962.29 × 8,878.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974.78x = 266,030,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,030,978.19/19,974.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,318.34

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