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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,806.66, 29,827.58 and 17,240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,806.66, 29,827.58 and 17,240.58 is: 25,963.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,806.66 : 29,827.58 = 17,240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,806.66/29,827.58 = 17,240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,806.66x = 29,827.58 × 17,240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,806.66x = 514,244,692.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,244,692.99/19,806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,963.22

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