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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,312.31, 26,637.22 and 17,724.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,312.31, 26,637.22 and 17,724.10 is: 24,446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,312.31 : 26,637.22 = 17,724.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,312.31/26,637.22 = 17,724.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,312.31x = 26,637.22 × 17,724.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,312.31x = 472,120,751.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,120,751.00/19,312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,446.62

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