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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,780.20, 29,670.30 and 17,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,780.20, 29,670.30 and 17,476.20 is: 26,214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,780.20 : 29,670.30 = 17,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,780.20/29,670.30 = 17,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,780.20x = 29,670.30 × 17,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,780.20x = 518,524,096.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,524,096.86/19,780.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,214.30

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