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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,117.30, 26,404.26 and 17,435.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,117.30, 26,404.26 and 17,435.74 is: 24,081.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,117.30 : 26,404.26 = 17,435.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,117.30/26,404.26 = 17,435.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,117.30x = 26,404.26 × 17,435.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,117.30x = 460,377,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,377,812.25/19,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,081.74

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