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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,536.69, 26,892.09 and 17,294.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,536.69, 26,892.09 and 17,294.61 is: 23,805.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,536.69 : 26,892.09 = 17,294.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,536.69/26,892.09 = 17,294.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,536.69x = 26,892.09 × 17,294.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,536.69x = 465,088,208.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,088,208.63/19,536.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,805.89

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