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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,908.88, 29,867.59 and 6,581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,908.88, 29,867.59 and 6,581.16 is: 9,873.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,908.88 : 29,867.59 = 6,581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,908.88/29,867.59 = 6,581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,908.88x = 29,867.59 × 6,581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,908.88x = 196,563,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,563,401.81/19,908.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,873.15

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