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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,338.36, 26,686.74 and 17,751.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,338.36, 26,686.74 and 17,751.43 is: 24,496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338.36 : 26,686.74 = 17,751.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338.36/26,686.74 = 17,751.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338.36x = 26,686.74 × 17,751.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338.36x = 473,727,797.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,727,797.04/19,338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,496.79

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