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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,141.72, 26,421.60 and 17,654.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,141.72, 26,421.60 and 17,654.56 is: 24,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,141.72 : 26,421.60 = 17,654.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,141.72/26,421.60 = 17,654.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,141.72x = 26,421.60 × 17,654.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,141.72x = 466,461,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,461,722.50/19,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,368.85

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