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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.48, 29,996.16 and 11,108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.48, 29,996.16 and 11,108.64 is: 16,662.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.48 : 29,996.16 = 11,108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.48/29,996.16 = 11,108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.48x = 29,996.16 × 11,108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.48x = 333,216,542.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,216,542.82/19,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,662.93

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