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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,467.72, 29,210.80 and 11,585.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,467.72, 29,210.80 and 11,585.82 is: 17,384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,467.72 : 29,210.80 = 11,585.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,467.72/29,210.80 = 11,585.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,467.72x = 29,210.80 × 11,585.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,467.72x = 338,431,070.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,431,070.86/19,467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,384.22

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