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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.02, 30,002.78 and 6,847.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.02, 30,002.78 and 6,847.86 is: 10,273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.02 : 30,002.78 = 6,847.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.02/30,002.78 = 6,847.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.02x = 30,002.78 × 6,847.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.02x = 205,454,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,454,802.81/19,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.24

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