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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,076.96, 26,334.43 and 17,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,076.96, 26,334.43 and 17,881.40 is: 24,684.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,076.96 : 26,334.43 = 17,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,076.96/26,334.43 = 17,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,076.96x = 26,334.43 × 17,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,076.96x = 470,896,476.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,896,476.60/19,076.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.04

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