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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,477.48, 29,220.38 and 6,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,477.48, 29,220.38 and 6,998.12 is: 10,498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,477.48 : 29,220.38 = 6,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,477.48/29,220.38 = 6,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,477.48x = 29,220.38 × 6,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,477.48x = 204,487,725.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,487,725.69/19,477.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.67

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