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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.10, 29,995.92 and 6,849.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.10, 29,995.92 and 6,849.18 is: 10,273.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.10 : 29,995.92 = 6,849.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.10/29,995.92 = 6,849.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.10x = 29,995.92 × 6,849.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.10x = 205,447,455.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,447,455.35/19,997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.86

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