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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,591.96, 29,393.63 and 7,111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,591.96, 29,393.63 and 7,111.78 is: 10,669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,591.96 : 29,393.63 = 7,111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,591.96/29,393.63 = 7,111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,591.96x = 29,393.63 × 7,111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,591.96x = 209,040,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,040,994.40/19,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,669.74

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