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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,577.80, 29,366.70 and 11,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,577.80, 29,366.70 and 11,283.40 is: 16,925.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,577.80 : 29,366.70 = 11,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,577.80/29,366.70 = 11,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,577.80x = 29,366.70 × 11,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,577.80x = 331,356,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,356,222.78/19,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,925.10

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