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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,826.20, 29,729.88 and 11,508.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,826.20, 29,729.88 and 11,508.77 is: 17,257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,826.20 : 29,729.88 = 11,508.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,826.20/29,729.88 = 11,508.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,826.20x = 29,729.88 × 11,508.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,826.20x = 342,154,202.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,154,202.40/19,826.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,257.68

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