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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,512.40, 29,268.60 and 17,784.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,512.40, 29,268.60 and 17,784.40 is: 26,676.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,512.40 : 29,268.60 = 17,784.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,512.40/29,268.60 = 17,784.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,512.40x = 29,268.60 × 17,784.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,512.40x = 520,524,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,524,489.84/19,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,676.60

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