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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,144.04, 26,438.92 and 17,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,144.04, 26,438.92 and 17,056.80 is: 23,556.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,144.04 : 26,438.92 = 17,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,144.04/26,438.92 = 17,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,144.04x = 26,438.92 × 17,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,144.04x = 450,963,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,963,370.66/19,144.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,556.33

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