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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,986.75, 29,991.67 and 11,103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,986.75, 29,991.67 and 11,103.28 is: 16,661.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,986.75 : 29,991.67 = 11,103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,986.75/29,991.67 = 11,103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,986.75x = 29,991.67 × 11,103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,986.75x = 333,005,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,005,806.94/19,986.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,661.33

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