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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,183.38, 26,478 and 17,190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,183.38, 26,478 and 17,190.48 is: 23,727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,183.38 : 26,478 = 17,190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,183.38/26,478 = 17,190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,183.38x = 26,478 × 17,190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,183.38x = 455,169,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,169,529.44/19,183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,727.29

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