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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,870.72, 29,806.18 and 6,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,870.72, 29,806.18 and 6,723.20 is: 10,084.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,870.72 : 29,806.18 = 6,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,870.72/29,806.18 = 6,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,870.72x = 29,806.18 × 6,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,870.72x = 200,392,967.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,392,967.08/19,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,084.84

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