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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,916.62, 29,879.24 and 6,065.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,916.62, 29,879.24 and 6,065.26 is: 9,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,916.62 : 29,879.24 = 6,065.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,916.62/29,879.24 = 6,065.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,916.62x = 29,879.24 × 6,065.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,916.62x = 181,225,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,225,359.20/19,916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.20

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