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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,998.24, 29,992.12 and 5,954.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,998.24, 29,992.12 and 5,954.48 is: 8,930.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,998.24 : 29,992.12 = 5,954.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,998.24/29,992.12 = 5,954.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,998.24x = 29,992.12 × 5,954.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,998.24x = 178,587,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,587,478.70/19,998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,930.16

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