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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,465.47, 29,198.21 and 11,139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,465.47, 29,198.21 and 11,139.68 is: 16,709.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,465.47 : 29,198.21 = 11,139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,465.47/29,198.21 = 11,139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,465.47x = 29,198.21 × 11,139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,465.47x = 325,258,733.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,258,733.27/19,465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,709.52

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