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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,267.56, 26,601.66 and 17,247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,267.56, 26,601.66 and 17,247.42 is: 23,812.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,267.56 : 26,601.66 = 17,247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,267.56/26,601.66 = 17,247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,267.56x = 26,601.66 × 17,247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,267.56x = 458,810,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,810,002.72/19,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,812.56

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