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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,592.25, 29,359.57 and 11,578.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,592.25, 29,359.57 and 11,578.77 is: 17,351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,592.25 : 29,359.57 = 11,578.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,592.25/29,359.57 = 11,578.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,592.25x = 29,359.57 × 11,578.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,592.25x = 339,947,679.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,947,679.38/19,592.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,351.13

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