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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,481.91, 29,215.68 and 6,998.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,481.91, 29,215.68 and 6,998.58 is: 10,495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,481.91 : 29,215.68 = 6,998.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,481.91/29,215.68 = 6,998.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,481.91x = 29,215.68 × 6,998.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,481.91x = 204,468,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,468,247.49/19,481.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.29

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