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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,823.22, 29,581.65 and 17,614.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,823.22, 29,581.65 and 17,614.38 is: 26,285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,823.22 : 29,581.65 = 17,614.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,823.22/29,581.65 = 17,614.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,823.22x = 29,581.65 × 17,614.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,823.22x = 521,062,424.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,062,424.13/19,823.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.46

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