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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,314.32, 26,639.98 and 17,726.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,314.32, 26,639.98 and 17,726.10 is: 24,449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,314.32 : 26,639.98 = 17,726.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,314.32/26,639.98 = 17,726.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,314.32x = 26,639.98 × 17,726.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,314.32x = 472,222,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,222,949.48/19,314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,449.37

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