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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,966.77, 29,947.59 and 5,176.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,966.77, 29,947.59 and 5,176.71 is: 7,764.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,966.77 : 29,947.59 = 5,176.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,966.77/29,947.59 = 5,176.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,966.77x = 29,947.59 × 5,176.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,966.77x = 155,029,988.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,029,988.63/19,966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,764.40

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