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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,835.58, 29,753.47 and 6,688.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,835.58, 29,753.47 and 6,688.06 is: 10,032.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,835.58 : 29,753.47 = 6,688.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,835.58/29,753.47 = 6,688.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,835.58x = 29,753.47 × 6,688.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,835.58x = 198,992,992.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,992,992.57/19,835.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,032.12

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