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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,024.32, 26,260.93 and 17,031.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,024.32, 26,260.93 and 17,031.42 is: 23,509.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,024.32 : 26,260.93 = 17,031.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,024.32/26,260.93 = 17,031.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,024.32x = 26,260.93 × 17,031.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,024.32x = 447,260,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,260,853.91/19,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,509.95

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