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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,986.81, 29,983.86 and 9,996.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,986.81, 29,983.86 and 9,996.78 is: 14,996.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,986.81 : 29,983.86 = 9,996.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,986.81/29,983.86 = 9,996.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,986.81x = 29,983.86 × 9,996.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,986.81x = 299,742,051.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,742,051.97/19,986.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,996.99

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