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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,000.22, 26,227.62 and 17,007.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,000.22, 26,227.62 and 17,007.26 is: 23,476.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,000.22 : 26,227.62 = 17,007.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,000.22/26,227.62 = 17,007.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,000.22x = 26,227.62 × 17,007.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,000.22x = 446,059,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,059,952.52/19,000.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,476.57

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