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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,972.85, 29,959.28 and 6,825.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,972.85, 29,959.28 and 6,825.33 is: 10,238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,972.85 : 29,959.28 = 6,825.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,972.85/29,959.28 = 6,825.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,972.85x = 29,959.28 × 6,825.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,972.85x = 204,481,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,481,938.44/19,972.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,238.00

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