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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,948.72, 29,923.08 and 6,097.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,948.72, 29,923.08 and 6,097.72 is: 9,146.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,948.72 : 29,923.08 = 6,097.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,948.72/29,923.08 = 6,097.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,948.72x = 29,923.08 × 6,097.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,948.72x = 182,462,563.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,462,563.38/19,948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.58

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