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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.28, 29,323.80 and 11,758.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.28, 29,323.80 and 11,758.56 is: 17,642.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.28 : 29,323.80 = 11,758.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.28/29,323.80 = 11,758.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.28x = 29,323.80 × 11,758.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.28x = 344,805,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,805,661.73/19,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,642.28

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