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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,311.31, 26,635.84 and 17,723.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,311.31, 26,635.84 and 17,723.10 is: 24,445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,311.31 : 26,635.84 = 17,723.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,311.31/26,635.84 = 17,723.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,311.31x = 26,635.84 × 17,723.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,311.31x = 472,069,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,069,711.48/19,311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,445.24

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