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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,097.58, 26,332.11 and 17,697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,097.58, 26,332.11 and 17,697.90 is: 24,402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,097.58 : 26,332.11 = 17,697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,097.58/26,332.11 = 17,697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,097.58x = 26,332.11 × 17,697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,097.58x = 466,023,049.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,023,049.57/19,097.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,402.20

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