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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,906.36, 29,863.85 and 6,579.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,906.36, 29,863.85 and 6,579.92 is: 9,871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,906.36 : 29,863.85 = 6,579.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,906.36/29,863.85 = 6,579.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,906.36x = 29,863.85 × 6,579.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,906.36x = 196,501,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,501,785.65/19,906.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,871.31

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