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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,969.20, 29,953.80 and 11,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,969.20, 29,953.80 and 11,221.20 is: 16,831.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,969.20 : 29,953.80 = 11,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,969.20/29,953.80 = 11,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,969.20x = 29,953.80 × 11,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,969.20x = 336,117,580.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,117,580.56/19,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,831.80

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