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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,553.85, 29,326.25 and 11,658.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,553.85, 29,326.25 and 11,658.59 is: 17,485.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,553.85 : 29,326.25 = 11,658.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,553.85/29,326.25 = 11,658.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,553.85x = 29,326.25 × 11,658.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,553.85x = 341,902,520.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,902,520.06/19,553.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,485.18

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