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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,003.22, 26,231.76 and 17,010.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,003.22, 26,231.76 and 17,010.26 is: 23,480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,003.22 : 26,231.76 = 17,010.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,003.22/26,231.76 = 17,010.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,003.22x = 26,231.76 × 17,010.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,003.22x = 446,209,057.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,209,057.86/19,003.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,480.71

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