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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,998.24, 29,992.14 and 5,954.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,998.24, 29,992.14 and 5,954.46 is: 8,930.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,998.24 : 29,992.14 = 5,954.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,998.24/29,992.14 = 5,954.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,998.24x = 29,992.14 × 5,954.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,998.24x = 178,586,997.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,586,997.94/19,998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,930.14

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