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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,312.12, 26,636.95 and 17,723.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,312.12, 26,636.95 and 17,723.88 is: 24,446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,312.12 : 26,636.95 = 17,723.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,312.12/26,636.95 = 17,723.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,312.12x = 26,636.95 × 17,723.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,312.12x = 472,110,105.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,110,105.37/19,312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,446.31

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