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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,968.40, 29,943.96 and 6,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,968.40, 29,943.96 and 6,114.16 is: 9,168.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,968.40 : 29,943.96 = 6,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,968.40/29,943.96 = 6,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,968.40x = 29,943.96 × 6,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,968.40x = 183,082,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,082,162.47/19,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.59

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