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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,136.02, 26,427.88 and 17,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,136.02, 26,427.88 and 17,048.80 is: 23,545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,136.02 : 26,427.88 = 17,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,136.02/26,427.88 = 17,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,136.02x = 26,427.88 × 17,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,136.02x = 450,563,640.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,563,640.54/19,136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,545.32

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