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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,991.80, 29,992.83 and 6,844.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,991.80, 29,992.83 and 6,844.29 is: 10,268.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,991.80 : 29,992.83 = 6,844.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,991.80/29,992.83 = 6,844.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,991.80x = 29,992.83 × 6,844.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,991.80x = 205,279,626.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,279,626.44/19,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.19

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