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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,872.95, 29,807.60 and 6,723.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,872.95, 29,807.60 and 6,723.81 is: 10,085.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,872.95 : 29,807.60 = 6,723.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,872.95/29,807.60 = 6,723.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,872.95x = 29,807.60 × 6,723.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,872.95x = 200,420,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,420,605.34/19,872.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,085.10

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