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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,555.82, 29,285.12 and 17,896.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,555.82, 29,285.12 and 17,896.74 is: 26,800.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,555.82 : 29,285.12 = 17,896.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,555.82/29,285.12 = 17,896.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,555.82x = 29,285.12 × 17,896.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,555.82x = 524,108,178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,108,178.51/19,555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,800.62

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