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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,741.96, 29,607.90 and 5,887.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,741.96, 29,607.90 and 5,887.72 is: 8,830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,741.96 : 29,607.90 = 5,887.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,741.96/29,607.90 = 5,887.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,741.96x = 29,607.90 × 5,887.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,741.96x = 174,323,024.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,323,024.99/19,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.08

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