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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,554.80, 29,267.40 and 17,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,554.80, 29,267.40 and 17,999.60 is: 26,939.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,554.80 : 29,267.40 = 17,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,554.80/29,267.40 = 17,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,554.80x = 29,267.40 × 17,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,554.80x = 526,801,493.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,801,493.04/19,554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,939.75

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