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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,340.03, 29,131.59 and 17,596.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,340.03, 29,131.59 and 17,596.23 is: 26,504.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,340.03 : 29,131.59 = 17,596.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,340.03/29,131.59 = 17,596.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,340.03x = 29,131.59 × 17,596.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,340.03x = 512,606,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,606,157.91/19,340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,504.94

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