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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,697.22, 29,559.60 and 17,814.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,697.22, 29,559.60 and 17,814.96 is: 26,734.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,697.22 : 29,559.60 = 17,814.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,697.22/29,559.60 = 17,814.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,697.22x = 29,559.60 × 17,814.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,697.22x = 526,603,091.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,603,091.62/19,697.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,734.89

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