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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,015.22, 26,248.32 and 17,022.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,015.22, 26,248.32 and 17,022.26 is: 23,497.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,015.22 : 26,248.32 = 17,022.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,015.22/26,248.32 = 17,022.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,015.22x = 26,248.32 × 17,022.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,015.22x = 446,805,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,805,727.60/19,015.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,497.27

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