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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,015.78, 26,248.98 and 17,022.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,015.78, 26,248.98 and 17,022.73 is: 23,497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,015.78 : 26,248.98 = 17,022.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,015.78/26,248.98 = 17,022.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,015.78x = 26,248.98 × 17,022.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,015.78x = 446,829,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,829,299.32/19,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,497.82

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