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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.20, 30,014.40 and 11,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.20, 30,014.40 and 11,247.20 is: 16,882.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.20 : 30,014.40 = 11,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.20/30,014.40 = 11,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.20x = 30,014.40 × 11,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.20x = 337,577,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,577,959.68/19,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,882.95

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