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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,268.38, 26,595.44 and 17,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,268.38, 26,595.44 and 17,275.48 is: 23,844.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,268.38 : 26,595.44 = 17,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,268.38/26,595.44 = 17,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,268.38x = 26,595.44 × 17,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,268.38x = 459,448,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,448,903.73/19,268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,844.71

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