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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,676.80, 29,514.96 and 11,781.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,676.80, 29,514.96 and 11,781.52 is: 17,672.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,676.80 : 29,514.96 = 11,781.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,676.80/29,514.96 = 11,781.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,676.80x = 29,514.96 × 11,781.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,676.80x = 347,731,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,731,091.54/19,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,672.14

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