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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,498.37, 29,252.44 and 11,187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,498.37, 29,252.44 and 11,187.77 is: 16,784.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,498.37 : 29,252.44 = 11,187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,498.37/29,252.44 = 11,187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,498.37x = 29,252.44 × 11,187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,498.37x = 327,269,570.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,269,570.66/19,498.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,784.46

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