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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,358.67, 29,055.83 and 11,977.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,358.67, 29,055.83 and 11,977.55 is: 17,977.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,358.67 : 29,055.83 = 11,977.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,358.67/29,055.83 = 11,977.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,358.67x = 29,055.83 × 11,977.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,358.67x = 348,017,451.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,017,451.45/19,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,977.34

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