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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,858.23, 29,799.66 and 11,542.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,858.23, 29,799.66 and 11,542.17 is: 17,320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,858.23 : 29,799.66 = 11,542.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,858.23/29,799.66 = 11,542.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,858.23x = 29,799.66 × 11,542.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,858.23x = 343,952,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,952,741.66/19,858.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,320.41

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