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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.69, 29,008.73 and 11,542.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.69, 29,008.73 and 11,542.50 is: 17,318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.69 : 29,008.73 = 11,542.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.69/29,008.73 = 11,542.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.69x = 29,008.73 × 11,542.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.69x = 334,833,294.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,833,294.88/19,333.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,318.65

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