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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,545.78, 29,326.05 and 11,760.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,545.78, 29,326.05 and 11,760.06 is: 17,644.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,545.78 : 29,326.05 = 11,760.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,545.78/29,326.05 = 11,760.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,545.78x = 29,326.05 × 11,760.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,545.78x = 344,876,107.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,876,107.56/19,545.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,644.53

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