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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,786.44, 29,680.58 and 11,014.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,786.44, 29,680.58 and 11,014.74 is: 16,522.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,786.44 : 29,680.58 = 11,014.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,786.44/29,680.58 = 11,014.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,786.44x = 29,680.58 × 11,014.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,786.44x = 326,923,871.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,923,871.75/19,786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,522.62

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