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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,987.36, 29,975.28 and 6,137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,987.36, 29,975.28 and 6,137.44 is: 9,204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,987.36 : 29,975.28 = 6,137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,987.36/29,975.28 = 6,137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,987.36x = 29,975.28 × 6,137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,987.36x = 183,971,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,971,482.48/19,987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,204.39

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