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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,996.30, 29,980.05 and 11,233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,996.30, 29,980.05 and 11,233.90 is: 16,842.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,996.30 : 29,980.05 = 11,233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,996.30/29,980.05 = 11,233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,996.30x = 29,980.05 × 11,233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,996.30x = 336,792,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,792,883.70/19,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.76

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