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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,512.80, 29,269.20 and 11,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,512.80, 29,269.20 and 11,218.40 is: 16,827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,512.80 : 29,269.20 = 11,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,512.80/29,269.20 = 11,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,512.80x = 29,269.20 × 11,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,512.80x = 328,353,593.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,353,593.28/19,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,827.60

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