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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,135.52, 26,427.19 and 17,048.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,135.52, 26,427.19 and 17,048.30 is: 23,544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,135.52 : 26,427.19 = 17,048.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,135.52/26,427.19 = 17,048.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,135.52x = 26,427.19 × 17,048.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,135.52x = 450,538,663.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,538,663.28/19,135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,544.63

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