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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.22, 29,228.57 and 17,899.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.22, 29,228.57 and 17,899.43 is: 26,881.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.22 : 29,228.57 = 17,899.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.22/29,228.57 = 17,899.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.22x = 29,228.57 × 17,899.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.22x = 523,174,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,174,683.81/19,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,881.55

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