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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,970.70, 29,977.65 and 11,222.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,970.70, 29,977.65 and 11,222.70 is: 16,846.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,970.70 : 29,977.65 = 11,222.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,970.70/29,977.65 = 11,222.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,970.70x = 29,977.65 × 11,222.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,970.70x = 336,430,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,430,172.66/19,970.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,846.19

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