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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,138.02, 26,430.64 and 17,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,138.02, 26,430.64 and 17,050.80 is: 23,548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,138.02 : 26,430.64 = 17,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,138.02/26,430.64 = 17,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,138.02x = 26,430.64 × 17,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,138.02x = 450,663,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,663,556.51/19,138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,548.08

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