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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,082.72, 26,342.40 and 17,887.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,082.72, 26,342.40 and 17,887.16 is: 24,692.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,082.72 : 26,342.40 = 17,887.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,082.72/26,342.40 = 17,887.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,082.72x = 26,342.40 × 17,887.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,082.72x = 471,190,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,190,723.58/19,082.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,692.01

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