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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,966.59, 29,954.32 and 5,927.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,966.59, 29,954.32 and 5,927.74 is: 8,892.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,966.59 : 29,954.32 = 5,927.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,966.59/29,954.32 = 5,927.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,966.59x = 29,954.32 × 5,927.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,966.59x = 177,561,331.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,561,331.13/19,966.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.92

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