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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,717, 29,560.92 and 11,924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,717, 29,560.92 and 11,924.08 is: 17,877.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,717 : 29,560.92 = 11,924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,717/29,560.92 = 11,924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,717x = 29,560.92 × 11,924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,717x = 352,486,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,486,774.95/19,717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,877.30

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