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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,605.60, 29,408.40 and 11,829.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,605.60, 29,408.40 and 11,829.60 is: 17,744.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,605.60 : 29,408.40 = 11,829.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,605.60/29,408.40 = 11,829.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,605.60x = 29,408.40 × 11,829.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,605.60x = 347,889,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,889,608.64/19,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,744.40

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