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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,444.80, 29,169 and 11,702.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,444.80, 29,169 and 11,702.82 is: 17,555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,444.80 : 29,169 = 11,702.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,444.80/29,169 = 11,702.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,444.80x = 29,169 × 11,702.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,444.80x = 341,359,556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,359,556.58/19,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,555.31

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