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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,325.88, 28,977.84 and 17,674.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,325.88, 28,977.84 and 17,674.74 is: 26,502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,325.88 : 28,977.84 = 17,674.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,325.88/28,977.84 = 17,674.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,325.88x = 28,977.84 × 17,674.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,325.88x = 512,175,787.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,175,787.76/19,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,502.07

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