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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,499.37, 29,253.94 and 11,188.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,499.37, 29,253.94 and 11,188.77 is: 16,785.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,499.37 : 29,253.94 = 11,188.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,499.37/29,253.94 = 11,188.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,499.37x = 29,253.94 × 11,188.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,499.37x = 327,315,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,315,606.25/19,499.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,785.96

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