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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.24, 29,995.17 and 7,346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.24, 29,995.17 and 7,346.23 is: 11,017.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.24 : 29,995.17 = 7,346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.24/29,995.17 = 7,346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.24x = 29,995.17 × 7,346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.24x = 220,351,417.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,351,417.71/19,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,017.99

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