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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,984.14, 29,967.66 and 6,837.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,984.14, 29,967.66 and 6,837.84 is: 10,253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,984.14 : 29,967.66 = 6,837.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,984.14/29,967.66 = 6,837.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,984.14x = 29,967.66 × 6,837.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,984.14x = 204,914,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,914,064.25/19,984.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,253.83

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