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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,888.55, 29,767.21 and 17,701.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,888.55, 29,767.21 and 17,701.55 is: 26,493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,888.55 : 29,767.21 = 17,701.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,888.55/29,767.21 = 17,701.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,888.55x = 29,767.21 × 17,701.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,888.55x = 526,925,674.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,925,674.71/19,888.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,493.92

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