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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.51, 29,808.36 and 17,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.51, 29,808.36 and 17,759.24 is: 26,503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.51 : 29,808.36 = 17,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.51/29,808.36 = 17,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.51x = 29,808.36 × 17,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.51x = 529,373,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,373,670.20/19,973.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,503.79

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