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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,002.29, 26,230.56 and 17,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,002.29, 26,230.56 and 17,009.40 is: 23,479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,002.29 : 26,230.56 = 17,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,002.29/26,230.56 = 17,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,002.29x = 26,230.56 × 17,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,002.29x = 446,166,087.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,166,087.26/19,002.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,479.60

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