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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,827.57, 29,731.94 and 11,510.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,827.57, 29,731.94 and 11,510.14 is: 17,259.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,827.57 : 29,731.94 = 11,510.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,827.57/29,731.94 = 11,510.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,827.57x = 29,731.94 × 11,510.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,827.57x = 342,218,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,218,791.87/19,827.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,259.74

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