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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.44, 29,978.64 and 7,517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.44, 29,978.64 and 7,517.16 is: 11,268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.44 : 29,978.64 = 7,517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.44/29,978.64 = 7,517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.44x = 29,978.64 × 7,517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.44x = 225,354,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,354,233.46/19,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,268.03

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