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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.60, 30,005.04 and 10,752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.60, 30,005.04 and 10,752.80 is: 16,133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.60 : 30,005.04 = 10,752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.60/30,005.04 = 10,752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.60x = 30,005.04 × 10,752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.60x = 322,638,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,638,194.11/19,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,133.85

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