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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,002.22, 26,230.38 and 17,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,002.22, 26,230.38 and 17,009.26 is: 23,479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,002.22 : 26,230.38 = 17,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,002.22/26,230.38 = 17,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,002.22x = 26,230.38 × 17,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,002.22x = 446,159,353.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,159,353.32/19,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,479.33

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