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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,962.63, 29,792.16 and 17,748.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,962.63, 29,792.16 and 17,748.32 is: 26,487.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,962.63 : 29,792.16 = 17,748.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,962.63/29,792.16 = 17,748.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,962.63x = 29,792.16 × 17,748.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,962.63x = 528,760,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,760,640.21/19,962.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,487.52

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