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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,939.96, 29,914.64 and 11,180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,939.96, 29,914.64 and 11,180.92 is: 16,774.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,939.96 : 29,914.64 = 11,180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,939.96/29,914.64 = 11,180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,939.96x = 29,914.64 × 11,180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,939.96x = 334,473,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,473,196.67/19,939.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,774.02

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