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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,541.30, 29,287.89 and 11,114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,541.30, 29,287.89 and 11,114.87 is: 16,658.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,541.30 : 29,287.89 = 11,114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,541.30/29,287.89 = 11,114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,541.30x = 29,287.89 × 11,114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,541.30x = 325,530,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,530,943.48/19,541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,658.62

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