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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.96, 29,993.34 and 6,852.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.96, 29,993.34 and 6,852.04 is: 10,275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.96 : 29,993.34 = 6,852.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.96/29,993.34 = 6,852.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.96x = 29,993.34 × 6,852.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.96x = 205,515,565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,515,565.41/19,999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,275.80

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