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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,416.80, 26,802.34 and 17,051.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,416.80, 26,802.34 and 17,051.96 is: 23,537.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,416.80 : 26,802.34 = 17,051.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,416.80/26,802.34 = 17,051.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,416.80x = 26,802.34 × 17,051.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,416.80x = 457,032,453.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,032,453.96/19,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,537.99

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