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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,255.59, 26,546.94 and 17,287.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,255.59, 26,546.94 and 17,287.29 is: 23,833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,255.59 : 26,546.94 = 17,287.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,255.59/26,546.94 = 17,287.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,255.59x = 26,546.94 × 17,287.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,255.59x = 458,924,650.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,924,650.39/19,255.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,833.32

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