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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,480.80, 29,223.90 and 6,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,480.80, 29,223.90 and 6,997.80 is: 10,497.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,480.80 : 29,223.90 = 6,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,480.80/29,223.90 = 6,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,480.80x = 29,223.90 × 6,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,480.80x = 204,503,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,503,007.42/19,480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.67

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