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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,797.84, 29,655.44 and 11,875.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,797.84, 29,655.44 and 11,875.23 is: 17,788.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,797.84 : 29,655.44 = 11,875.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,797.84/29,655.44 = 11,875.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,797.84x = 29,655.44 × 11,875.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,797.84x = 352,165,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,165,170.75/19,797.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,788.06

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