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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,257.59, 26,549.70 and 17,289.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,257.59, 26,549.70 and 17,289.29 is: 23,836.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,257.59 : 26,549.70 = 17,289.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,257.59/26,549.70 = 17,289.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,257.59x = 26,549.70 × 17,289.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,257.59x = 459,025,462.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,025,462.71/19,257.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,836.08

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