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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.18, 26,632.58 and 17,266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.18, 26,632.58 and 17,266.01 is: 23,880.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.18 : 26,632.58 = 17,266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.18/26,632.58 = 17,266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.18x = 26,632.58 × 17,266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.18x = 459,838,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,838,259.44/19,256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,880.04

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