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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.99, 26,574.75 and 17,227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.99, 26,574.75 and 17,227.94 is: 23,785.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.99 : 26,574.75 = 17,227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.99/26,574.75 = 17,227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.99x = 26,574.75 × 17,227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.99x = 457,828,142.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,828,142.44/19,247.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,785.76

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