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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.34, 29,994.66 and 6,848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.34, 29,994.66 and 6,848.82 is: 10,273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.34 : 29,994.66 = 6,848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.34/29,994.66 = 6,848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.34x = 29,994.66 × 6,848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.34x = 205,428,027.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,428,027.30/19,996.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.28

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