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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,952.93, 29,871.39 and 11,607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,952.93, 29,871.39 and 11,607.50 is: 17,377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,952.93 : 29,871.39 = 11,607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,952.93/29,871.39 = 11,607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,952.93x = 29,871.39 × 11,607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,952.93x = 346,732,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,732,159.43/19,952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,377.51

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