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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,141.10, 26,427.60 and 17,118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,141.10, 26,427.60 and 17,118.22 is: 23,634.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,141.10 : 26,427.60 = 17,118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,141.10/26,427.60 = 17,118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,141.10x = 26,427.60 × 17,118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,141.10x = 452,393,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,393,338.73/19,141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,634.66

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