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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,540.44, 26,943.03 and 17,650.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,540.44, 26,943.03 and 17,650.71 is: 24,337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,540.44 : 26,943.03 = 17,650.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,540.44/26,943.03 = 17,650.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,540.44x = 26,943.03 × 17,650.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,540.44x = 475,563,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,563,609.05/19,540.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,337.41

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