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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,984.98, 29,977.46 and 5,944.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,984.98, 29,977.46 and 5,944.94 is: 8,917.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,984.98 : 29,977.46 = 5,944.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,984.98/29,977.46 = 5,944.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,984.98x = 29,977.46 × 5,944.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,984.98x = 178,214,201.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,214,201.05/19,984.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,917.41

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