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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,719.76, 29,579.64 and 11,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,719.76, 29,579.64 and 11,506 is: 17,259

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,719.76 : 29,579.64 = 11,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,719.76/29,579.64 = 11,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,719.76x = 29,579.64 × 11,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,719.76x = 340,343,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,343,337.84/19,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,259

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