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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,004.35, 26,233.41 and 17,011.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,004.35, 26,233.41 and 17,011.46 is: 23,482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,004.35 : 26,233.41 = 17,011.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,004.35/26,233.41 = 17,011.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,004.35x = 26,233.41 × 17,011.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,004.35x = 446,268,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,268,604.88/19,004.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,482.45

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