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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,732.36, 29,598.80 and 11,022.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,732.36, 29,598.80 and 11,022.72 is: 16,534.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,732.36 : 29,598.80 = 11,022.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,732.36/29,598.80 = 11,022.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,732.36x = 29,598.80 × 11,022.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,732.36x = 326,259,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,259,284.74/19,732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,534.23

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