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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,924.21, 29,804.23 and 17,704.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,924.21, 29,804.23 and 17,704.45 is: 26,483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,924.21 : 29,804.23 = 17,704.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,924.21/29,804.23 = 17,704.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,924.21x = 29,804.23 × 17,704.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,924.21x = 527,667,499.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,667,499.82/19,924.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,483.74

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