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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,997.78, 29,986.40 and 11,694.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,997.78, 29,986.40 and 11,694.02 is: 17,535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,997.78 : 29,986.40 = 11,694.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,997.78/29,986.40 = 11,694.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,997.78x = 29,986.40 × 11,694.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,997.78x = 350,661,440.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,661,440.63/19,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,535.02

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