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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,998.60, 29,997.90 and 6,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,998.60, 29,997.90 and 6,851.40 is: 10,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,998.60 : 29,997.90 = 6,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,998.60/29,997.90 = 6,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,998.60x = 29,997.90 × 6,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,998.60x = 205,527,612.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,527,612.06/19,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,277.10

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