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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,209.82, 26,494.64 and 17,058.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,209.82, 26,494.64 and 17,058.63 is: 23,527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,209.82 : 26,494.64 = 17,058.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,209.82/26,494.64 = 17,058.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,209.82x = 26,494.64 × 17,058.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,209.82x = 451,962,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,962,085.62/19,209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,527.66

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