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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,490.80, 29,219.10 and 11,573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,490.80, 29,219.10 and 11,573.80 is: 17,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,490.80 : 29,219.10 = 11,573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,490.80/29,219.10 = 11,573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,490.80x = 29,219.10 × 11,573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,490.80x = 338,176,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,176,019.58/19,490.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,350.55

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