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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,977.60, 29,998.80 and 11,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,977.60, 29,998.80 and 11,229.60 is: 16,862.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,977.60 : 29,998.80 = 11,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,977.60/29,998.80 = 11,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,977.60x = 29,998.80 × 11,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,977.60x = 336,874,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,874,524.48/19,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,862.61

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