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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,672.62, 29,356.77 and 17,570.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,672.62, 29,356.77 and 17,570.00 is: 26,219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,672.62 : 29,356.77 = 17,570.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,672.62/29,356.77 = 17,570.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,672.62x = 29,356.77 × 17,570.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,672.62x = 515,798,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,798,302.12/19,672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,219.10

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