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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,503.18, 26,907.39 and 17,617.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,503.18, 26,907.39 and 17,617.50 is: 24,305.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,503.18 : 26,907.39 = 17,617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,503.18/26,907.39 = 17,617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,503.18x = 26,907.39 × 17,617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,503.18x = 474,040,943.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,040,943.33/19,503.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,305.83

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