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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,161.63, 26,441.28 and 17,751.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,161.63, 26,441.28 and 17,751.06 is: 24,494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,161.63 : 26,441.28 = 17,751.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,161.63/26,441.28 = 17,751.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,161.63x = 26,441.28 × 17,751.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,161.63x = 469,360,747.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,360,747.76/19,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,494.82

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