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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,698.74, 29,394.47 and 17,575.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,698.74, 29,394.47 and 17,575.77 is: 26,226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,698.74 : 29,394.47 = 17,575.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,698.74/29,394.47 = 17,575.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,698.74x = 29,394.47 × 17,575.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,698.74x = 516,630,358.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,630,358.78/19,698.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,226.57

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