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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,977.84, 29,967.30 and 5,186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,977.84, 29,967.30 and 5,186.43 is: 7,779.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,977.84 : 29,967.30 = 5,186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,977.84/29,967.30 = 5,186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,977.84x = 29,967.30 × 5,186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,977.84x = 155,423,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,423,303.74/19,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,779.79

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