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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,847.44, 29,732.46 and 11,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,847.44, 29,732.46 and 11,055.88 is: 16,562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,847.44 : 29,732.46 = 11,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,847.44/29,732.46 = 11,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,847.44x = 29,732.46 × 11,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,847.44x = 328,718,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,718,509.86/19,847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,562.26

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