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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,623.88, 29,448.24 and 17,778.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,623.88, 29,448.24 and 17,778.72 is: 26,679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,623.88 : 29,448.24 = 17,778.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,623.88/29,448.24 = 17,778.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,623.88x = 29,448.24 × 17,778.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,623.88x = 523,552,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,552,013.45/19,623.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,679.33

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