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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,551.92, 26,881.74 and 17,407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,551.92, 26,881.74 and 17,407.04 is: 23,932.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,551.92 : 26,881.74 = 17,407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,551.92/26,881.74 = 17,407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,551.92x = 26,881.74 × 17,407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,551.92x = 467,931,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,931,389.04/19,551.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,932.77

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