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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,539.92, 26,969.16 and 17,965.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,539.92, 26,969.16 and 17,965.52 is: 24,796.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,539.92 : 26,969.16 = 17,965.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,539.92/26,969.16 = 17,965.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,539.92x = 26,969.16 × 17,965.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,539.92x = 484,514,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,514,983.36/19,539.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,796.16

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