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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.69, 29,960.53 and 6,826.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.69, 29,960.53 and 6,826.17 is: 10,239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.69 : 29,960.53 = 6,826.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.69/29,960.53 = 6,826.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.69x = 29,960.53 × 6,826.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.69x = 204,515,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,515,804.75/19,973.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,239.26

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