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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,975.14, 29,962.62 and 6,827.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,975.14, 29,962.62 and 6,827.58 is: 10,241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,975.14 : 29,962.62 = 6,827.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,975.14/29,962.62 = 6,827.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,975.14x = 29,962.62 × 6,827.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,975.14x = 204,572,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,572,185.06/19,975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.34

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