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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,575.95, 26,995.14 and 17,415.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,575.95, 26,995.14 and 17,415.81 is: 24,016.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,575.95 : 26,995.14 = 17,415.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,575.95/26,995.14 = 17,415.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,575.95x = 26,995.14 × 17,415.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,575.95x = 470,142,229.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,142,229.16/19,575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,016.32

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