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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,417.32, 26,803.05 and 17,052.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,417.32, 26,803.05 and 17,052.48 is: 23,538.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,417.32 : 26,803.05 = 17,052.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,417.32/26,803.05 = 17,052.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,417.32x = 26,803.05 × 17,052.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,417.32x = 457,058,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,058,474.06/19,417.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,538.70

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