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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,966.74, 29,949.06 and 5,926.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,966.74, 29,949.06 and 5,926.86 is: 8,889.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,966.74 : 29,949.06 = 5,926.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,966.74/29,949.06 = 5,926.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,966.74x = 29,949.06 × 5,926.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,966.74x = 177,503,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,503,885.75/19,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,889.98

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