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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.14, 29,965.85 and 6,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.14, 29,965.85 and 6,844.32 is: 10,255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.14 : 29,965.85 = 6,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.14/29,965.85 = 6,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.14x = 29,965.85 × 6,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.14x = 205,095,832.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,095,832.25/19,999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,255.23

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