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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,563.66, 29,271.96 and 11,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,563.66, 29,271.96 and 11,637 is: 17,411.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,563.66 : 29,271.96 = 11,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,563.66/29,271.96 = 11,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,563.66x = 29,271.96 × 11,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,563.66x = 340,637,798.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,637,798.52/19,563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,411.76

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