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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,803.69, 29,709.99 and 6,655.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,803.69, 29,709.99 and 6,655.70 is: 9,985.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,803.69 : 29,709.99 = 6,655.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,803.69/29,709.99 = 6,655.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,803.69x = 29,709.99 × 6,655.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,803.69x = 197,740,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,740,854.72/19,803.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,985.05

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