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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,637.80, 29,456.70 and 17,693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,637.80, 29,456.70 and 17,693.80 is: 26,540.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,637.80 : 29,456.70 = 17,693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,637.80/29,456.70 = 17,693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,637.80x = 29,456.70 × 17,693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,637.80x = 521,200,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,200,958.46/19,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,540.70

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