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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,976.48, 29,964.70 and 6,828.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,976.48, 29,964.70 and 6,828.96 is: 10,243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,976.48 : 29,964.70 = 6,828.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,976.48/29,964.70 = 6,828.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,976.48x = 29,964.70 × 6,828.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,976.48x = 204,627,737.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,627,737.71/19,976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,243.43

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