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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,314.02, 26,639.56 and 17,725.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,314.02, 26,639.56 and 17,725.79 is: 24,448.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,314.02 : 26,639.56 = 17,725.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,314.02/26,639.56 = 17,725.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,314.02x = 26,639.56 × 17,725.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,314.02x = 472,207,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,207,024.43/19,314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,448.93

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