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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,450.24, 29,174.32 and 11,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,450.24, 29,174.32 and 11,017.28 is: 16,525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,450.24 : 29,174.32 = 11,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,450.24/29,174.32 = 11,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,450.24x = 29,174.32 × 11,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,450.24x = 321,421,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,421,652.25/19,450.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.33

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