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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,972.84, 29,959.27 and 6,825.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,972.84, 29,959.27 and 6,825.34 is: 10,238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,972.84 : 29,959.27 = 6,825.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,972.84/29,959.27 = 6,825.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,972.84x = 29,959.27 × 6,825.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,972.84x = 204,482,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,482,203.90/19,972.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,238.01

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