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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,903.40, 29,855.10 and 17,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,903.40, 29,855.10 and 17,714.60 is: 26,571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,903.40 : 29,855.10 = 17,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,903.40/29,855.10 = 17,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,903.40x = 29,855.10 × 17,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,903.40x = 528,871,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,871,154.46/19,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,571.90

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