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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,844.91, 29,767.36 and 5,993.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,844.91, 29,767.36 and 5,993.91 is: 8,990.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,844.91 : 29,767.36 = 5,993.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,844.91/29,767.36 = 5,993.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,844.91x = 29,767.36 × 5,993.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,844.91x = 178,422,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,422,861.79/19,844.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.86

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