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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,972.54, 29,953.65 and 5,929.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,972.54, 29,953.65 and 5,929.24 is: 8,892.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,972.54 : 29,953.65 = 5,929.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,972.54/29,953.65 = 5,929.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,972.54x = 29,953.65 × 5,929.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,972.54x = 177,602,379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,602,379.73/19,972.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.33

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