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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,798.32, 29,665.04 and 11,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,798.32, 29,665.04 and 11,983.44 is: 17,955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,798.32 : 29,665.04 = 11,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,798.32/29,665.04 = 11,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,798.32x = 29,665.04 × 11,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,798.32x = 355,489,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,489,226.94/19,798.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,955.52

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