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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,778.63, 29,667.95 and 5,927.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,778.63, 29,667.95 and 5,927.63 is: 8,891.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,778.63 : 29,667.95 = 5,927.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,778.63/29,667.95 = 5,927.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,778.63x = 29,667.95 × 5,927.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,778.63x = 175,860,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,860,452.48/19,778.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.44

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