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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,627.44, 29,408.52 and 11,820.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,627.44, 29,408.52 and 11,820.24 is: 17,710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,627.44 : 29,408.52 = 11,820.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,627.44/29,408.52 = 11,820.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,627.44x = 29,408.52 × 11,820.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,627.44x = 347,615,764.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,615,764.44/19,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,710.70

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