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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,974.80, 29,962.20 and 11,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,974.80, 29,962.20 and 11,664.20 is: 17,496.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,974.80 : 29,962.20 = 11,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,974.80/29,962.20 = 11,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,974.80x = 29,962.20 × 11,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,974.80x = 349,485,093.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,485,093.24/19,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,496.30

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