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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,624.60, 29,436.90 and 11,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,624.60, 29,436.90 and 11,848.60 is: 17,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,624.60 : 29,436.90 = 11,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,624.60/29,436.90 = 11,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,624.60x = 29,436.90 × 11,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,624.60x = 348,786,053.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,786,053.34/19,624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,772.90

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