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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,992.60, 29,924.10 and 17,659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,992.60, 29,924.10 and 17,659.80 is: 26,432.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,992.60 : 29,924.10 = 17,659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,992.60/29,924.10 = 17,659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,992.60x = 29,924.10 × 17,659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,992.60x = 528,453,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,453,621.18/19,992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,432.46

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