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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614.99, 29,529.21 and 17,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,614.99, 29,529.21 and 17,871.20 is: 26,904.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,614.99 : 29,529.21 = 17,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,614.99/29,529.21 = 17,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,614.99x = 29,529.21 × 17,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,614.99x = 527,722,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,722,270.11/19,614.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,904.03

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