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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,140.02, 26,433.40 and 17,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,140.02, 26,433.40 and 17,052.80 is: 23,550.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,140.02 : 26,433.40 = 17,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,140.02/26,433.40 = 17,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,140.02x = 26,433.40 × 17,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,140.02x = 450,763,483.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,763,483.52/19,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,550.84

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