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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,137.02, 26,429.26 and 17,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,137.02, 26,429.26 and 17,049.80 is: 23,546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,137.02 : 26,429.26 = 17,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,137.02/26,429.26 = 17,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,137.02x = 26,429.26 × 17,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,137.02x = 450,613,597.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,613,597.15/19,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.70

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