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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.61, 29,996.33 and 6,848.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.61, 29,996.33 and 6,848.96 is: 10,272.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.61 : 29,996.33 = 6,848.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.61/29,996.33 = 6,848.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.61x = 29,996.33 × 6,848.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.61x = 205,443,480.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,443,480.09/19,999.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.37

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