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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,971.64, 29,948.19 and 11,654.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,971.64, 29,948.19 and 11,654.05 is: 17,475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,971.64 : 29,948.19 = 11,654.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,971.64/29,948.19 = 11,654.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,971.64x = 29,948.19 × 11,654.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,971.64x = 349,017,703.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,017,703.67/19,971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.67

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