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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614.80, 29,422.20 and 11,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,614.80, 29,422.20 and 11,320.40 is: 16,980.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614.80 : 29,422.20 = 11,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614.80/29,422.20 = 11,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614.80x = 29,422.20 × 11,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614.80x = 333,071,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,071,072.88/19,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,980.60

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