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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,007.58, 26,085.69 and 17,498.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,007.58, 26,085.69 and 17,498.55 is: 24,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,007.58 : 26,085.69 = 17,498.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,007.58/26,085.69 = 17,498.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,007.58x = 26,085.69 × 17,498.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,007.58x = 456,461,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,461,750.75/19,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,014.72

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