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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,907.06, 29,863.53 and 6,581.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,907.06, 29,863.53 and 6,581.43 is: 9,873.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,907.06 : 29,863.53 = 6,581.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,907.06/29,863.53 = 6,581.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,907.06x = 29,863.53 × 6,581.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,907.06x = 196,544,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,544,732.25/19,907.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.12

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