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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,872.13, 29,808.26 and 6,021.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,872.13, 29,808.26 and 6,021.13 is: 9,031.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,872.13 : 29,808.26 = 6,021.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,872.13/29,808.26 = 6,021.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,872.13x = 29,808.26 × 6,021.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,872.13x = 179,479,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,479,408.53/19,872.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.71

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