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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,084.72, 26,345.16 and 17,889.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,084.72, 26,345.16 and 17,889.16 is: 24,694.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,084.72 : 26,345.16 = 17,889.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,084.72/26,345.16 = 17,889.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,084.72x = 26,345.16 × 17,889.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,084.72x = 471,292,782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,292,782.47/19,084.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,694.77

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