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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,845.16, 29,767.74 and 5,994.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,845.16, 29,767.74 and 5,994.16 is: 8,991.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,845.16 : 29,767.74 = 5,994.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,845.16/29,767.74 = 5,994.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,845.16x = 29,767.74 × 5,994.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,845.16x = 178,432,492.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,432,492.01/19,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.24

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