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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,521.41, 26,984.95 and 17,417.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,521.41, 26,984.95 and 17,417.79 is: 24,077.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,521.41 : 26,984.95 = 17,417.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,521.41/26,984.95 = 17,417.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,521.41x = 26,984.95 × 17,417.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,521.41x = 470,018,148.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,018,148.72/19,521.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,077.06

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