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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,047.16, 26,205.42 and 17,368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,047.16, 26,205.42 and 17,368.12 is: 23,895.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,047.16 : 26,205.42 = 17,368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,047.16/26,205.42 = 17,368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,047.16x = 26,205.42 × 17,368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,047.16x = 455,138,879.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,138,879.21/19,047.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,895.37

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