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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,961.20, 29,941.80 and 17,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,961.20, 29,941.80 and 17,714.80 is: 26,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,961.20 : 29,941.80 = 17,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,961.20/29,941.80 = 17,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,961.20x = 29,941.80 × 17,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,961.20x = 530,412,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,412,998.64/19,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,572.20

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