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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,523.77, 29,297.31 and 17,935.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,523.77, 29,297.31 and 17,935.66 is: 26,914.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,523.77 : 29,297.31 = 17,935.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,523.77/29,297.31 = 17,935.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,523.77x = 29,297.31 × 17,935.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,523.77x = 525,466,517.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,466,517.83/19,523.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,914.20

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