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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974.20, 29,982.90 and 11,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974.20, 29,982.90 and 11,226.20 is: 16,851.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974.20 : 29,982.90 = 11,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974.20/29,982.90 = 11,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974.20x = 29,982.90 × 11,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974.20x = 336,594,031.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,594,031.98/19,974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,851.44

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