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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,934.24, 29,901.36 and 6,786.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,934.24, 29,901.36 and 6,786.32 is: 10,179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,934.24 : 29,901.36 = 6,786.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,934.24/29,901.36 = 6,786.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,934.24x = 29,901.36 × 6,786.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,934.24x = 202,920,197.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,920,197.40/19,934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,179.48

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