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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,657.22, 26,974.38 and 17,875.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,657.22, 26,974.38 and 17,875.22 is: 24,529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,657.22 : 26,974.38 = 17,875.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,657.22/26,974.38 = 17,875.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,657.22x = 26,974.38 × 17,875.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,657.22x = 482,172,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,172,909.02/19,657.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.06

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