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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,695.78, 29,556.45 and 11,792.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,695.78, 29,556.45 and 11,792.34 is: 17,696.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,695.78 : 29,556.45 = 11,792.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,695.78/29,556.45 = 11,792.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,695.78x = 29,556.45 × 11,792.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,695.78x = 348,539,707.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,539,707.59/19,695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,696.16

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