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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,952.83, 29,926.42 and 5,914.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,952.83, 29,926.42 and 5,914.34 is: 8,870.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,952.83 : 29,926.42 = 5,914.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,952.83/29,926.42 = 5,914.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,952.83x = 29,926.42 × 5,914.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,952.83x = 176,994,970.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,994,970.67/19,952.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,870.67

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