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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.63, 29,998.41 and 5,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.63, 29,998.41 and 5,955.60 is: 8,934.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.63 : 29,998.41 = 5,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.63/29,998.41 = 5,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.63x = 29,998.41 × 5,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.63x = 178,658,530.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,658,530.60/19,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,934.88

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