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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,415.40, 29,079.36 and 11,607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,415.40, 29,079.36 and 11,607.84 is: 17,385.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,415.40 : 29,079.36 = 11,607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,415.40/29,079.36 = 11,607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,415.40x = 29,079.36 × 11,607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,415.40x = 337,548,558.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,548,558.18/19,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,385.61

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