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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,137.22, 26,422.24 and 17,114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,137.22, 26,422.24 and 17,114.35 is: 23,629.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,137.22 : 26,422.24 = 17,114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,137.22/26,422.24 = 17,114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,137.22x = 26,422.24 × 17,114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,137.22x = 452,199,463.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,199,463.14/19,137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,629.32

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