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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,937.41, 29,848.19 and 11,591.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,937.41, 29,848.19 and 11,591.98 is: 17,354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,937.41 : 29,848.19 = 11,591.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,937.41/29,848.19 = 11,591.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,937.41x = 29,848.19 × 11,591.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,937.41x = 345,999,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,999,621.52/19,937.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,354.29

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