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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,194.47, 26,462.58 and 17,226.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,194.47, 26,462.58 and 17,226.17 is: 23,748.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,194.47 : 26,462.58 = 17,226.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,194.47/26,462.58 = 17,226.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,194.47x = 26,462.58 × 17,226.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,194.47x = 455,848,901.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,848,901.72/19,194.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,748.97

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