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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,335.53, 29,124.80 and 17,591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,335.53, 29,124.80 and 17,591.73 is: 26,498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,335.53 : 29,124.80 = 17,591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,335.53/29,124.80 = 17,591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,335.53x = 29,124.80 × 17,591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,335.53x = 512,355,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,355,617.90/19,335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,498.15

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