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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,507.60, 29,261.40 and 11,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,507.60, 29,261.40 and 11,315.60 is: 16,973.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,507.60 : 29,261.40 = 11,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,507.60/29,261.40 = 11,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,507.60x = 29,261.40 × 11,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,507.60x = 331,110,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,110,297.84/19,507.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,973.40

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