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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,786.91, 29,633.25 and 11,449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,786.91, 29,633.25 and 11,449.36 is: 17,146.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,786.91 : 29,633.25 = 11,449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,786.91/29,633.25 = 11,449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,786.91x = 29,633.25 × 11,449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,786.91x = 339,281,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,281,599.05/19,786.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,146.77

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