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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.80, 29,872.80 and 11,162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.80, 29,872.80 and 11,162.40 is: 16,735.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.80 : 29,872.80 = 11,162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.80/29,872.80 = 11,162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.80x = 29,872.80 × 11,162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.80x = 333,452,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,452,142.72/19,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,735.53

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