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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,994.39, 29,990.66 and 6,666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,994.39, 29,990.66 and 6,666.44 is: 9,999.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,994.39 : 29,990.66 = 6,666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,994.39/29,990.66 = 6,666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,994.39x = 29,990.66 × 6,666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,994.39x = 199,930,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,930,752.16/19,994.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.34

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