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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,955.70, 29,897.55 and 11,628.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,955.70, 29,897.55 and 11,628.90 is: 17,422.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,955.70 : 29,897.55 = 11,628.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,955.70/29,897.55 = 11,628.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,955.70x = 29,897.55 × 11,628.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,955.70x = 347,675,619.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,675,619.20/19,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,422.37

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