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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,849.62, 29,778.75 and 6,701.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,849.62, 29,778.75 and 6,701.43 is: 10,053.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,849.62 : 29,778.75 = 6,701.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,849.62/29,778.75 = 6,701.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,849.62x = 29,778.75 × 6,701.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,849.62x = 199,560,208.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,560,208.61/19,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.60

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