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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,941.93, 29,854.89 and 11,596.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,941.93, 29,854.89 and 11,596.50 is: 17,361.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,941.93 : 29,854.89 = 11,596.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,941.93/29,854.89 = 11,596.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,941.93x = 29,854.89 × 11,596.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,941.93x = 346,212,231.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,212,231.89/19,941.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,361.02

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