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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.57, 29,993.49 and 6,848.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.57, 29,993.49 and 6,848.04 is: 10,272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.57 : 29,993.49 = 6,848.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.57/29,993.49 = 6,848.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.57x = 29,993.49 × 6,848.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.57x = 205,396,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,396,619.26/19,995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.11

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