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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,957.72, 29,918.04 and 6,801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,957.72, 29,918.04 and 6,801 is: 10,195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,957.72 : 29,918.04 = 6,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,957.72/29,918.04 = 6,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,957.72x = 29,918.04 × 6,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,957.72x = 203,472,590.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,472,590.04/19,957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.18

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