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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,874.76, 29,812.22 and 6,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,874.76, 29,812.22 and 6,023.88 is: 9,035.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,874.76 : 29,812.22 = 6,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,874.76/29,812.22 = 6,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,874.76x = 29,812.22 × 6,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,874.76x = 179,585,235.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,585,235.81/19,874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.84

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