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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.30, 29,999.58 and 6,848.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.30, 29,999.58 and 6,848.79 is: 10,274.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.30 : 29,999.58 = 6,848.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.30/29,999.58 = 6,848.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.30x = 29,999.58 × 6,848.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.30x = 205,460,823.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,460,823.51/19,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.94

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