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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,858.65, 29,792.06 and 5,819.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,858.65, 29,792.06 and 5,819.13 is: 8,729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,858.65 : 29,792.06 = 5,819.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,858.65/29,792.06 = 5,819.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,858.65x = 29,792.06 × 5,819.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,858.65x = 173,363,862.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,363,862.83/19,858.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,729.89

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