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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.79, 29,955.53 and 5,930.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.79, 29,955.53 and 5,930.49 is: 8,894.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.79 : 29,955.53 = 5,930.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.79/29,955.53 = 5,930.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.79x = 29,955.53 × 5,930.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.79x = 177,650,941.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,650,941.46/19,973.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,894.20

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