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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,571.20, 29,356.80 and 11,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,571.20, 29,356.80 and 11,251.20 is: 16,876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,571.20 : 29,356.80 = 11,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,571.20/29,356.80 = 11,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,571.20x = 29,356.80 × 11,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,571.20x = 330,299,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,299,228.16/19,571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,876.80

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