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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,922.16, 29,887.20 and 6,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,922.16, 29,887.20 and 6,771 is: 10,157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,922.16 : 29,887.20 = 6,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,922.16/29,887.20 = 6,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,922.16x = 29,887.20 × 6,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,922.16x = 202,366,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,366,231.20/19,922.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,157.85

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