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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.37, 29,990.86 and 7,343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.37, 29,990.86 and 7,343.36 is: 11,013.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.37 : 29,990.86 = 7,343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.37/29,990.86 = 7,343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.37x = 29,990.86 × 7,343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.37x = 220,233,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,233,513.38/19,996.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,013.68

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