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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,859.56, 29,794.26 and 6,008.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,859.56, 29,794.26 and 6,008.56 is: 9,014.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,859.56 : 29,794.26 = 6,008.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,859.56/29,794.26 = 6,008.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,859.56x = 29,794.26 × 6,008.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,859.56x = 179,020,598.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,020,598.87/19,859.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,014.33

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