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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,521.99, 26,945.25 and 17,529.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,521.99, 26,945.25 and 17,529.06 is: 24,194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,521.99 : 26,945.25 = 17,529.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,521.99/26,945.25 = 17,529.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,521.99x = 26,945.25 × 17,529.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,521.99x = 472,324,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,324,903.97/19,521.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,194.51

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