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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,061.76, 26,250.85 and 17,157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,061.76, 26,250.85 and 17,157.12 is: 23,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,061.76 : 26,250.85 = 17,157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,061.76/26,250.85 = 17,157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,061.76x = 26,250.85 × 17,157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,061.76x = 450,388,766.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,388,766.51/19,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,627.88

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