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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614.24, 29,528.08 and 17,870.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,614.24, 29,528.08 and 17,870.45 is: 26,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614.24 : 29,528.08 = 17,870.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614.24/29,528.08 = 17,870.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614.24x = 29,528.08 × 17,870.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614.24x = 527,679,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,679,884.92/19,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,902.90

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