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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,998.60, 29,954.70 and 17,809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,998.60, 29,954.70 and 17,809.80 is: 26,676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,998.60 : 29,954.70 = 17,809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,998.60/29,954.70 = 17,809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,998.60x = 29,954.70 × 17,809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,998.60x = 533,487,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,487,216.06/19,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,676.23

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