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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,938.69, 29,879.83 and 11,057.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,938.69, 29,879.83 and 11,057.93 is: 16,571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,938.69 : 29,879.83 = 11,057.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,938.69/29,879.83 = 11,057.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,938.69x = 29,879.83 × 11,057.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,938.69x = 330,409,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,409,068.55/19,938.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,571.25

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