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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,944.58, 29,906.88 and 11,177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,944.58, 29,906.88 and 11,177.14 is: 16,760.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,944.58 : 29,906.88 = 11,177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,944.58/29,906.88 = 11,177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,944.58x = 29,906.88 × 11,177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,944.58x = 334,273,384.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,273,384.72/19,944.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,760.11

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