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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,585.59, 29,358.67 and 11,263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,585.59, 29,358.67 and 11,263.11 is: 16,883.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,585.59 : 29,358.67 = 11,263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,585.59/29,358.67 = 11,263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,585.59x = 29,358.67 × 11,263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,585.59x = 330,669,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,669,929.66/19,585.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,883.33

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