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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,971.59, 29,957.40 and 6,824.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,971.59, 29,957.40 and 6,824.09 is: 10,236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,971.59 : 29,957.40 = 6,824.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,971.59/29,957.40 = 6,824.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,971.59x = 29,957.40 × 6,824.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,971.59x = 204,431,959.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,431,959.65/19,971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,236.14

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