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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,923.58, 29,889.69 and 6,073.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,923.58, 29,889.69 and 6,073.66 is: 9,111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,923.58 : 29,889.69 = 6,073.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,923.58/29,889.69 = 6,073.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,923.58x = 29,889.69 × 6,073.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,923.58x = 181,539,814.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,539,814.57/19,923.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.81

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