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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,804.29, 29,706.72 and 6,656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,804.29, 29,706.72 and 6,656.76 is: 9,985.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,804.29 : 29,706.72 = 6,656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,804.29/29,706.72 = 6,656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,804.29x = 29,706.72 × 6,656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,804.29x = 197,750,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,750,505.43/19,804.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,985.24

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