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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,578.80, 29,368.20 and 11,284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,578.80, 29,368.20 and 11,284.40 is: 16,926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,578.80 : 29,368.20 = 11,284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,578.80/29,368.20 = 11,284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,578.80x = 29,368.20 × 11,284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,578.80x = 331,402,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,402,516.08/19,578.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.60

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