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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,018.80, 26,289.36 and 17,573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,018.80, 26,289.36 and 17,573.76 is: 24,291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,018.80 : 26,289.36 = 17,573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,018.80/26,289.36 = 17,573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,018.80x = 26,289.36 × 17,573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,018.80x = 462,002,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,002,903.19/19,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,291.91

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