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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,006.59, 26,084.31 and 17,497.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,006.59, 26,084.31 and 17,497.56 is: 24,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,006.59 : 26,084.31 = 17,497.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,006.59/26,084.31 = 17,497.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,006.59x = 26,084.31 × 17,497.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,006.59x = 456,411,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,411,779.28/19,006.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,013.34

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