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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,819.46, 29,726.76 and 11,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,819.46, 29,726.76 and 11,504 is: 17,254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,819.46 : 29,726.76 = 11,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,819.46/29,726.76 = 11,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,819.46x = 29,726.76 × 11,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,819.46x = 341,976,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,976,647.04/19,819.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,254.59

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