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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,852.16, 29,739.32 and 11,514.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,852.16, 29,739.32 and 11,514.66 is: 17,249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,852.16 : 29,739.32 = 11,514.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,852.16/29,739.32 = 11,514.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,852.16x = 29,739.32 × 11,514.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,852.16x = 342,438,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,438,158.43/19,852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,249.42

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