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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,026.32, 26,263.69 and 17,033.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,026.32, 26,263.69 and 17,033.42 is: 23,512.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,026.32 : 26,263.69 = 17,033.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,026.32/26,263.69 = 17,033.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,026.32x = 26,263.69 × 17,033.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,026.32x = 447,360,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,360,462.52/19,026.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,512.72

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