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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.80, 29,979.30 and 11,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.80, 29,979.30 and 11,233.40 is: 16,842.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.80 : 29,979.30 = 11,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.80/29,979.30 = 11,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.80x = 29,979.30 × 11,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.80x = 336,769,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,769,468.62/19,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.01

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