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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.59, 26,548.32 and 17,288.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.59, 26,548.32 and 17,288.29 is: 23,834.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.59 : 26,548.32 = 17,288.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.59/26,548.32 = 17,288.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.59x = 26,548.32 × 17,288.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.59x = 458,975,055.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,975,055.17/19,256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,834.70

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