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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.88, 29,808.92 and 17,759.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.88, 29,808.92 and 17,759.61 is: 26,504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.88 : 29,808.92 = 17,759.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.88/29,808.92 = 17,759.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.88x = 29,808.92 × 17,759.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.88x = 529,394,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,394,838.12/19,973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,504.36

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