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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,007.73, 26,238.03 and 17,014.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,007.73, 26,238.03 and 17,014.83 is: 23,487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,007.73 : 26,238.03 = 17,014.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,007.73/26,238.03 = 17,014.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,007.73x = 26,238.03 × 17,014.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,007.73x = 446,435,457.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,435,457.79/19,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,487.05

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