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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,968.48, 29,955.38 and 6,817.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,968.48, 29,955.38 and 6,817.32 is: 10,226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,968.48 : 29,955.38 = 6,817.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,968.48/29,955.38 = 6,817.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,968.48x = 29,955.38 × 6,817.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,968.48x = 204,215,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,215,411.18/19,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.89

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