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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,985.94, 29,954.07 and 11,227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,985.94, 29,954.07 and 11,227.14 is: 16,826.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,985.94 : 29,954.07 = 11,227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,985.94/29,954.07 = 11,227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,985.94x = 29,954.07 × 11,227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,985.94x = 336,298,537.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,298,537.46/19,985.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.76

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