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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,868.76, 29,793.54 and 11,551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,868.76, 29,793.54 and 11,551.20 is: 17,321.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,868.76 : 29,793.54 = 11,551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,868.76/29,793.54 = 11,551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,868.76x = 29,793.54 × 11,551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,868.76x = 344,151,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,151,139.25/19,868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,321.22

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