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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,543.28, 29,322.30 and 11,757.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,543.28, 29,322.30 and 11,757.56 is: 17,640.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,543.28 : 29,322.30 = 11,757.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,543.28/29,322.30 = 11,757.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,543.28x = 29,322.30 × 11,757.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,543.28x = 344,758,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,758,701.59/19,543.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,640.78

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