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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,146.54, 26,442.37 and 17,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,146.54, 26,442.37 and 17,059.30 is: 23,559.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,146.54 : 26,442.37 = 17,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,146.54/26,442.37 = 17,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,146.54x = 26,442.37 × 17,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,146.54x = 451,088,322.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,088,322.54/19,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,559.78

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