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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,967.81, 29,947.80 and 6,638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,967.81, 29,947.80 and 6,638.72 is: 9,956.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,967.81 : 29,947.80 = 6,638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,967.81/29,947.80 = 6,638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,967.81x = 29,947.80 × 6,638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,967.81x = 198,815,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,815,058.82/19,967.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,956.78

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