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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,811.21, 29,753.84 and 17,440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,811.21, 29,753.84 and 17,440.14 is: 26,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,811.21 : 29,753.84 = 17,440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,811.21/29,753.84 = 17,440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,811.21x = 29,753.84 × 17,440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,811.21x = 518,911,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,911,135.14/19,811.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,192.80

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