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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,338.86, 26,687.43 and 17,751.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,338.86, 26,687.43 and 17,751.93 is: 24,497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338.86 : 26,687.43 = 17,751.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338.86/26,687.43 = 17,751.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338.86x = 26,687.43 × 17,751.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338.86x = 473,753,389.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,753,389.24/19,338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,497.49

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