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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,942.58, 29,903.88 and 11,175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,942.58, 29,903.88 and 11,175.14 is: 16,757.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,942.58 : 29,903.88 = 11,175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,942.58/29,903.88 = 11,175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,942.58x = 29,903.88 × 11,175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,942.58x = 334,180,045.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,180,045.54/19,942.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,757.11

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