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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,937.69, 29,878.33 and 11,056.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,937.69, 29,878.33 and 11,056.93 is: 16,569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,937.69 : 29,878.33 = 11,056.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,937.69/29,878.33 = 11,056.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,937.69x = 29,878.33 × 11,056.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,937.69x = 330,362,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,362,490.62/19,937.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,569.75

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