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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,972.85, 29,954.13 and 5,929.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,972.85, 29,954.13 and 5,929.55 is: 8,892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,972.85 : 29,954.13 = 5,929.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,972.85/29,954.13 = 5,929.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,972.85x = 29,954.13 × 5,929.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,972.85x = 177,614,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,614,511.54/19,972.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.80

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