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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,947.52, 29,883.92 and 17,893.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,947.52, 29,883.92 and 17,893.56 is: 26,806.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,947.52 : 29,883.92 = 17,893.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,947.52/29,883.92 = 17,893.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,947.52x = 29,883.92 × 17,893.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,947.52x = 534,729,715.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,729,715.56/19,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,806.83

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