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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,344.25, 26,681.23 and 17,755.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,344.25, 26,681.23 and 17,755.94 is: 24,490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,344.25 : 26,681.23 = 17,755.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,344.25/26,681.23 = 17,755.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,344.25x = 26,681.23 × 17,755.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,344.25x = 473,750,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,750,319.01/19,344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,490.50

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