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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,004.72, 26,233.83 and 17,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,004.72, 26,233.83 and 17,011.76 is: 23,482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,004.72 : 26,233.83 = 17,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,004.72/26,233.83 = 17,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,004.72x = 26,233.83 × 17,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,004.72x = 446,283,619.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,283,619.84/19,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,482.78

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