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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,659.60, 29,489.40 and 11,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,659.60, 29,489.40 and 11,883.60 is: 17,825.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,659.60 : 29,489.40 = 11,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,659.60/29,489.40 = 11,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,659.60x = 29,489.40 × 11,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,659.60x = 350,440,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,440,233.84/19,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,825.40

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