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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.44, 29,991.54 and 5,956.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.44, 29,991.54 and 5,956.19 is: 8,932.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.44 : 29,991.54 = 5,956.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.44/29,991.54 = 5,956.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.44x = 29,991.54 × 5,956.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.44x = 178,635,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,635,295.48/19,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.91

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