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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,015.28, 26,248.29 and 17,022.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,015.28, 26,248.29 and 17,022.23 is: 23,497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,015.28 : 26,248.29 = 17,022.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,015.28/26,248.29 = 17,022.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,015.28x = 26,248.29 × 17,022.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,015.28x = 446,804,429.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,804,429.49/19,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,497.13

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