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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,983.10, 29,931.45 and 17,794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,983.10, 29,931.45 and 17,794.30 is: 26,652.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,983.10 : 29,931.45 = 17,794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,983.10/29,931.45 = 17,794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,983.10x = 29,931.45 × 17,794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,983.10x = 532,609,200.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,609,200.74/19,983.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,652.98

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