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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,561.78, 29,328.09 and 11,768.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,561.78, 29,328.09 and 11,768.77 is: 17,644.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,561.78 : 29,328.09 = 11,768.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,561.78/29,328.09 = 11,768.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,561.78x = 29,328.09 × 11,768.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,561.78x = 345,155,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,155,545.75/19,561.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,644.38

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