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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.21, 29,986.56 and 6,666.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.21, 29,986.56 and 6,666.61 is: 9,997.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.21 : 29,986.56 = 6,666.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.21/29,986.56 = 6,666.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.21x = 29,986.56 × 6,666.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.21x = 199,908,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,908,700.76/19,996.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.33

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