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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.08, 29,890.06 and 5,884.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.08, 29,890.06 and 5,884.36 is: 8,827.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.08 : 29,890.06 = 5,884.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.08/29,890.06 = 5,884.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.08x = 29,890.06 × 5,884.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.08x = 175,883,873.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,883,873.46/19,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,827.70

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