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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,972.34, 29,958.52 and 6,824.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,972.34, 29,958.52 and 6,824.84 is: 10,237.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,972.34 : 29,958.52 = 6,824.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,972.34/29,958.52 = 6,824.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,972.34x = 29,958.52 × 6,824.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,972.34x = 204,462,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,462,105.64/19,972.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,237.26

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