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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,826.92, 29,777.36 and 17,455.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,826.92, 29,777.36 and 17,455.84 is: 26,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,826.92 : 29,777.36 = 17,455.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,826.92/29,777.36 = 17,455.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,826.92x = 29,777.36 × 17,455.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,826.92x = 519,788,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,788,831.78/19,826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,216.32

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