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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,706.70, 29,560.05 and 17,892.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,706.70, 29,560.05 and 17,892.30 is: 26,838.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,706.70 : 29,560.05 = 17,892.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,706.70/29,560.05 = 17,892.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,706.70x = 29,560.05 × 17,892.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,706.70x = 528,897,282.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,897,282.62/19,706.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,838.45

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