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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,497.60, 29,246.40 and 11,721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,497.60, 29,246.40 and 11,721.60 is: 17,582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,497.60 : 29,246.40 = 11,721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,497.60/29,246.40 = 11,721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,497.60x = 29,246.40 × 11,721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,497.60x = 342,814,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,814,602.24/19,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,582.40

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