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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,568.79, 26,992.91 and 17,292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,568.79, 26,992.91 and 17,292.83 is: 23,853.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,568.79 : 26,992.91 = 17,292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,568.79/26,992.91 = 17,292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,568.79x = 26,992.91 × 17,292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,568.79x = 466,783,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,783,862.46/19,568.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,853.49

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