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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,471.66, 29,207.49 and 11,145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,471.66, 29,207.49 and 11,145.87 is: 16,718.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,471.66 : 29,207.49 = 11,145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,471.66/29,207.49 = 11,145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,471.66x = 29,207.49 × 11,145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,471.66x = 325,542,844.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,542,844.77/19,471.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,718.81

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