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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,908.50, 29,858.22 and 5,869.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,908.50, 29,858.22 and 5,869.47 is: 8,802.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,908.50 : 29,858.22 = 5,869.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,908.50/29,858.22 = 5,869.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,908.50x = 29,858.22 × 5,869.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,908.50x = 175,252,038.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,252,038.51/19,908.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,802.88

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