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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.58, 29,984.76 and 6,846.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.58, 29,984.76 and 6,846.42 is: 10,265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.58 : 29,984.76 = 6,846.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.58/29,984.76 = 6,846.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.58x = 29,984.76 × 6,846.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.58x = 205,288,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,288,260.56/19,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.66

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