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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,795.84, 29,652.45 and 11,873.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,795.84, 29,652.45 and 11,873.23 is: 17,785.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,795.84 : 29,652.45 = 11,873.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,795.84/29,652.45 = 11,873.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,795.84x = 29,652.45 × 11,873.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,795.84x = 352,070,351.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,070,351.45/19,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,785.07

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