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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,992.52, 29,999.76 and 11,228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,992.52, 29,999.76 and 11,228.14 is: 16,848.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,992.52 : 29,999.76 = 11,228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,992.52/29,999.76 = 11,228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,992.52x = 29,999.76 × 11,228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,992.52x = 336,841,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,841,505.25/19,992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,848.38

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