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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,922.46, 29,801.61 and 17,702.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,922.46, 29,801.61 and 17,702.70 is: 26,481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,922.46 : 29,801.61 = 17,702.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,922.46/29,801.61 = 17,702.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,922.46x = 29,801.61 × 17,702.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,922.46x = 527,568,961.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,568,961.35/19,922.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,481.12

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