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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,998, 29,997.14 and 6,850.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,998, 29,997.14 and 6,850.49 is: 10,275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,998 : 29,997.14 = 6,850.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,998/29,997.14 = 6,850.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,998x = 29,997.14 × 6,850.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,998x = 205,494,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,494,923.36/19,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,275.77

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