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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,775.13, 29,662.69 and 5,924.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,775.13, 29,662.69 and 5,924.13 is: 8,886.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,775.13 : 29,662.69 = 5,924.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,775.13/29,662.69 = 5,924.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,775.13x = 29,662.69 × 5,924.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,775.13x = 175,725,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,725,631.71/19,775.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,886.19

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