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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,615.99, 29,530.72 and 17,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,615.99, 29,530.72 and 17,872.20 is: 26,905.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,615.99 : 29,530.72 = 17,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,615.99/29,530.72 = 17,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,615.99x = 29,530.72 × 17,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,615.99x = 527,778,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,778,933.98/19,615.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,905.55

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