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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,974.92, 26,929.53 and 13,032.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,974.92, 26,929.53 and 13,032.30 is: 19,524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,974.92 : 26,929.53 = 13,032.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,974.92/26,929.53 = 13,032.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,974.92x = 26,929.53 × 13,032.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,974.92x = 350,953,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,953,713.82/17,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524.63

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