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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,718.70, 29,520.45 and 17,645.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,718.70, 29,520.45 and 17,645.10 is: 26,416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,718.70 : 29,520.45 = 17,645.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,718.70/29,520.45 = 17,645.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,718.70x = 29,520.45 × 17,645.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,718.70x = 520,891,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,891,292.30/19,718.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,416.11

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