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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,842, 29,767.95 and 5,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,842, 29,767.95 and 5,991 is: 8,987.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,842 : 29,767.95 = 5,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,842/29,767.95 = 5,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,842x = 29,767.95 × 5,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,842x = 178,339,788.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,339,788.45/19,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,987.99

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