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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.16, 29,992.68 and 6,846.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.16, 29,992.68 and 6,846.51 is: 10,268.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.16 : 29,992.68 = 6,846.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.16/29,992.68 = 6,846.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.16x = 29,992.68 × 6,846.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.16x = 205,345,183.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,345,183.55/19,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.72

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