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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,689.76, 29,409.13 and 17,812.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,689.76, 29,409.13 and 17,812.77 is: 26,605.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,689.76 : 29,409.13 = 17,812.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,689.76/29,409.13 = 17,812.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,689.76x = 29,409.13 × 17,812.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,689.76x = 523,858,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,858,024.06/19,689.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,605.61

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