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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,549.30, 26,958.25 and 17,389.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,549.30, 26,958.25 and 17,389.03 is: 23,979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,549.30 : 26,958.25 = 17,389.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,549.30/26,958.25 = 17,389.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,549.30x = 26,958.25 × 17,389.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,549.30x = 468,777,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,777,818.00/19,549.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,979.26

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