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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,926.74, 29,895.02 and 5,886.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,926.74, 29,895.02 and 5,886.69 is: 8,831.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,926.74 : 29,895.02 = 5,886.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,926.74/29,895.02 = 5,886.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,926.74x = 29,895.02 × 5,886.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,926.74x = 175,982,685.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,982,685.85/19,926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,831.49

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