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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,792.65, 29,647.67 and 11,870.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,792.65, 29,647.67 and 11,870.04 is: 17,780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,792.65 : 29,647.67 = 11,870.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,792.65/29,647.67 = 11,870.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,792.65x = 29,647.67 × 11,870.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,792.65x = 351,919,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,919,147.40/19,792.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,780.29

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