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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,860.54, 29,791.35 and 6,009.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,860.54, 29,791.35 and 6,009.54 is: 9,014.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,860.54 : 29,791.35 = 6,009.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,860.54/29,791.35 = 6,009.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,860.54x = 29,791.35 × 6,009.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,860.54x = 179,032,309.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,032,309.48/19,860.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,014.47

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