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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,864.43, 29,794.82 and 6,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,864.43, 29,794.82 and 6,716 is: 10,073.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,864.43 : 29,794.82 = 6,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,864.43/29,794.82 = 6,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,864.43x = 29,794.82 × 6,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,864.43x = 200,102,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,102,011.12/19,864.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,073.38

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