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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,085.72, 26,346.54 and 17,890.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,085.72, 26,346.54 and 17,890.16 is: 24,696.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,085.72 : 26,346.54 = 17,890.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,085.72/26,346.54 = 17,890.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,085.72x = 26,346.54 × 17,890.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,085.72x = 471,343,816.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,343,816.05/19,085.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,696.15

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