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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,014.78, 26,247.60 and 17,021.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,014.78, 26,247.60 and 17,021.73 is: 23,496.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,014.78 : 26,247.60 = 17,021.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,014.78/26,247.60 = 17,021.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,014.78x = 26,247.60 × 17,021.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,014.78x = 446,779,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,779,560.35/19,014.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,496.44

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