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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,970.64, 29,946.69 and 11,653.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,970.64, 29,946.69 and 11,653.05 is: 17,474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,970.64 : 29,946.69 = 11,653.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,970.64/29,946.69 = 11,653.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,970.64x = 29,946.69 × 11,653.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,970.64x = 348,970,275.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,970,275.90/19,970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,474.17

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