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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,024.70, 26,261.45 and 17,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,024.70, 26,261.45 and 17,031.80 is: 23,510.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,024.70 : 26,261.45 = 17,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,024.70/26,261.45 = 17,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,024.70x = 26,261.45 × 17,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,024.70x = 447,279,547.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,279,547.64/19,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,510.47

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