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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.61, 29,997.93 and 5,957.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.61, 29,997.93 and 5,957.37 is: 8,936.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.61 : 29,997.93 = 5,957.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.61/29,997.93 = 5,957.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.61x = 29,997.93 × 5,957.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.61x = 178,708,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,708,768.24/19,997.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,936.51

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