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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,507.65, 29,243.04 and 17,774.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,507.65, 29,243.04 and 17,774.25 is: 26,644.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,507.65 : 29,243.04 = 17,774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,507.65/29,243.04 = 17,774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,507.65x = 29,243.04 × 17,774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,507.65x = 519,773,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,773,103.72/19,507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,644.58

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