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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,477.80, 29,199.60 and 11,560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,477.80, 29,199.60 and 11,560.80 is: 17,331.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,477.80 : 29,199.60 = 11,560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,477.80/29,199.60 = 11,560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,477.80x = 29,199.60 × 11,560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,477.80x = 337,570,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,570,735.68/19,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,331.05

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