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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,484.88, 29,234.64 and 11,699.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,484.88, 29,234.64 and 11,699.28 is: 17,553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,484.88 : 29,234.64 = 11,699.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,484.88/29,234.64 = 11,699.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,484.88x = 29,234.64 × 11,699.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,484.88x = 342,024,239.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,024,239.06/19,484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,553.32

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