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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,964.20, 29,888.70 and 17,890.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,964.20, 29,888.70 and 17,890.60 is: 26,784.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,964.20 : 29,888.70 = 17,890.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,964.20/29,888.70 = 17,890.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,964.20x = 29,888.70 × 17,890.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,964.20x = 534,726,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,726,776.22/19,964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,784.28

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