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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,717.76 : 29,576.64 = 11,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,717.76/29,576.64 = 11,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,717.76x = 29,576.64 × 11,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,717.76x = 340,249,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,249,666.56/19,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,256

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