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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,953.76, 29,936 and 17,777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,953.76, 29,936 and 17,777.44 is: 26,670.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,953.76 : 29,936 = 17,777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,953.76/29,936 = 17,777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,953.76x = 29,936 × 17,777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,953.76x = 532,185,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,185,443.84/19,953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,670.94

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