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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,968.96, 29,953.76 and 6,118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,968.96, 29,953.76 and 6,118.08 is: 9,177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,968.96 : 29,953.76 = 6,118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,968.96/29,953.76 = 6,118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,968.96x = 29,953.76 × 6,118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,968.96x = 183,259,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,259,499.98/19,968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177.22

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