Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,717.76, 29,576.64 and 11,504
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,717.76, 29,576.64 and 11,504 is: 17,256
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,717.76 : 29,576.64 = 11,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,717.76/29,576.64 = 11,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,717.76x = 29,576.64 × 11,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,717.76x = 340,249,666.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,249,666.56/19,717.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,256
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