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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.58, 29,983.26 and 6,845.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.58, 29,983.26 and 6,845.42 is: 10,264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.58 : 29,983.26 = 6,845.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.58/29,983.26 = 6,845.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.58x = 29,983.26 × 6,845.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.58x = 205,248,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,248,007.67/19,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.16

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