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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,416.16, 29,079.84 and 11,608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,416.16, 29,079.84 and 11,608.96 is: 17,386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,416.16 : 29,079.84 = 11,608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,416.16/29,079.84 = 11,608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,416.16x = 29,079.84 × 11,608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,416.16x = 337,586,699.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,586,699.37/19,416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,386.89

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