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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,998.50, 29,964.87 and 6,843.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,998.50, 29,964.87 and 6,843.69 is: 10,254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,998.50 : 29,964.87 = 6,843.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,998.50/29,964.87 = 6,843.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,998.50x = 29,964.87 × 6,843.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,998.50x = 205,070,281.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,070,281.17/19,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,254.29

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