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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,588.00, 29,317.02 and 17,837.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,588.00, 29,317.02 and 17,837.05 is: 26,696.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,588.00 : 29,317.02 = 17,837.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,588.00/29,317.02 = 17,837.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,588.00x = 29,317.02 × 17,837.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,588.00x = 522,929,005.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,929,005.01/19,588.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,696.40

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