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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,689.23, 29,408.34 and 17,812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,689.23, 29,408.34 and 17,812.24 is: 26,604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,689.23 : 29,408.34 = 17,812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,689.23/29,408.34 = 17,812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,689.23x = 29,408.34 × 17,812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,689.23x = 523,828,410.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,828,410.08/19,689.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,604.82

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