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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,482.30, 29,226.15 and 6,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,482.30, 29,226.15 and 6,999.30 is: 10,499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,482.30 : 29,226.15 = 6,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,482.30/29,226.15 = 6,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,482.30x = 29,226.15 × 6,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,482.30x = 204,562,591.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,562,591.70/19,482.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.92

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