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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008.59, 26,087.05 and 17,499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008.59, 26,087.05 and 17,499.56 is: 24,016.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008.59 : 26,087.05 = 17,499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008.59/26,087.05 = 17,499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008.59x = 26,087.05 × 17,499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008.59x = 456,511,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,511,896.70/19,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,016.08

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