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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996, 29,994 and 6,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996, 29,994 and 6,145 is: 9,217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996 : 29,994 = 6,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996/29,994 = 6,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996x = 29,994 × 6,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996x = 184,313,130
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,313,130/19,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,217.50

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