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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,476.79, 29,197.64 and 6,993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,476.79, 29,197.64 and 6,993.88 is: 10,484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,476.79 : 29,197.64 = 6,993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,476.79/29,197.64 = 6,993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,476.79x = 29,197.64 × 6,993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,476.79x = 204,204,734.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,204,734.93/19,476.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,484.52

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