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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.04, 26,957.46 and 17,661.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.04, 26,957.46 and 17,661.12 is: 24,352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.04 : 26,957.46 = 17,661.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.04/26,957.46 = 17,661.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.04x = 26,957.46 × 17,661.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.04x = 476,098,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,098,935.96/19,550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,352.84

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