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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,615.74, 29,530.34 and 17,871.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,615.74, 29,530.34 and 17,871.95 is: 26,905.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,615.74 : 29,530.34 = 17,871.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,615.74/29,530.34 = 17,871.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,615.74x = 29,530.34 × 17,871.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,615.74x = 527,764,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,764,656.99/19,615.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,905.16

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