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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,749.28, 29,589.36 and 11,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,749.28, 29,589.36 and 11,524 is: 17,265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,749.28 : 29,589.36 = 11,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,749.28/29,589.36 = 11,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,749.28x = 29,589.36 × 11,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,749.28x = 340,987,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,987,784.64/19,749.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,265.83

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