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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,134.52, 26,425.81 and 17,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,134.52, 26,425.81 and 17,047.30 is: 23,543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,134.52 : 26,425.81 = 17,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,134.52/26,425.81 = 17,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,134.52x = 26,425.81 × 17,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,134.52x = 450,488,710.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,488,710.81/19,134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,543.25

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