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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,989.76, 29,984.78 and 6,842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,989.76, 29,984.78 and 6,842.24 is: 10,263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,989.76 : 29,984.78 = 6,842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,989.76/29,984.78 = 6,842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,989.76x = 29,984.78 × 6,842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,989.76x = 205,163,061.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,163,061.11/19,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.41

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