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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,927.72, 29,891.58 and 6,076.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,927.72, 29,891.58 and 6,076.72 is: 9,115.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,927.72 : 29,891.58 = 6,076.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,927.72/29,891.58 = 6,076.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,927.72x = 29,891.58 × 6,076.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,927.72x = 181,642,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,642,762.02/19,927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,115.08

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