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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,393.79, 26,742.50 and 17,696.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,393.79, 26,742.50 and 17,696.14 is: 24,401.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,393.79 : 26,742.50 = 17,696.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,393.79/26,742.50 = 17,696.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,393.79x = 26,742.50 × 17,696.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,393.79x = 473,238,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,238,868.61/19,393.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,401.56

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