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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,483.02, 29,217.38 and 6,999.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,483.02, 29,217.38 and 6,999.71 is: 10,496.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,483.02 : 29,217.38 = 6,999.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,483.02/29,217.38 = 6,999.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,483.02x = 29,217.38 × 6,999.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,483.02x = 204,513,005.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,513,005.87/19,483.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,496.99

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