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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,554.82, 29,283.63 and 17,895.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,554.82, 29,283.63 and 17,895.74 is: 26,799.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,554.82 : 29,283.63 = 17,895.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,554.82/29,283.63 = 17,895.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,554.82x = 29,283.63 × 17,895.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,554.82x = 524,052,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,052,015.21/19,554.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,799.13

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