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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,977.84, 29,959.20 and 6,648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,977.84, 29,959.20 and 6,648.48 is: 9,970.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,977.84 : 29,959.20 = 6,648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,977.84/29,959.20 = 6,648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,977.84x = 29,959.20 × 6,648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,977.84x = 199,183,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,183,142.02/19,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,970.20

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