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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,553.23, 29,325.31 and 11,657.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,553.23, 29,325.31 and 11,657.96 is: 17,484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,553.23 : 29,325.31 = 11,657.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,553.23/29,325.31 = 11,657.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,553.23x = 29,325.31 × 11,657.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,553.23x = 341,873,290.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,873,290.97/19,553.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,484.24

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