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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,564.80, 29,281.32 and 17,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,564.80, 29,281.32 and 17,946.24 is: 26,858.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,564.80 : 29,281.32 = 17,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,564.80/29,281.32 = 17,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,564.80x = 29,281.32 × 17,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,564.80x = 525,489,596.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,489,596.24/19,564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,858.93

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