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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,898.80, 29,905.80 and 17,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,898.80, 29,905.80 and 17,364.40 is: 26,096.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,898.80 : 29,905.80 = 17,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,898.80/29,905.80 = 17,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,898.80x = 29,905.80 × 17,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,898.80x = 519,296,273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,296,273.52/19,898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,096.86

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