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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,970.93, 29,961.01 and 5,930.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,970.93, 29,961.01 and 5,930.65 is: 8,897.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,970.93 : 29,961.01 = 5,930.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,970.93/29,961.01 = 5,930.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,970.93x = 29,961.01 × 5,930.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,970.93x = 177,688,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,688,263.96/19,970.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,897.35

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