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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,767.15, 29,642.09 and 5,912.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,767.15, 29,642.09 and 5,912.91 is: 8,866.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,767.15 : 29,642.09 = 5,912.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,767.15/29,642.09 = 5,912.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,767.15x = 29,642.09 × 5,912.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,767.15x = 175,270,980.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,270,980.82/19,767.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,866.78

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