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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,824.89, 29,727.91 and 11,507.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,824.89, 29,727.91 and 11,507.47 is: 17,255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,824.89 : 29,727.91 = 11,507.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,824.89/29,727.91 = 11,507.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,824.89x = 29,727.91 × 11,507.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,824.89x = 342,092,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,092,972.55/19,824.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,255.74

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