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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,990.76, 29,986.28 and 6,843.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,990.76, 29,986.28 and 6,843.24 is: 10,264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,990.76 : 29,986.28 = 6,843.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,990.76/29,986.28 = 6,843.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,990.76x = 29,986.28 × 6,843.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,990.76x = 205,203,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,203,310.75/19,990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.91

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