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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,002.35, 26,230.65 and 17,009.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,002.35, 26,230.65 and 17,009.46 is: 23,479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,002.35 : 26,230.65 = 17,009.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,002.35/26,230.65 = 17,009.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,002.35x = 26,230.65 × 17,009.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,002.35x = 446,169,128.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,169,128.16/19,002.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,479.68

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