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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,615.60, 29,423.40 and 11,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,615.60, 29,423.40 and 11,292.40 is: 16,938.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,615.60 : 29,423.40 = 11,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,615.60/29,423.40 = 11,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,615.60x = 29,423.40 × 11,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,615.60x = 332,260,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,260,802.16/19,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,938.60

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