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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,718.36, 29,684.04 and 17,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,718.36, 29,684.04 and 17,974.52 is: 27,058.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,718.36 : 29,684.04 = 17,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,718.36/29,684.04 = 17,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,718.36x = 29,684.04 × 17,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,718.36x = 533,556,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,556,370.66/19,718.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,058.86

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