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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,435.64, 26,845.38 and 17,546.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,435.64, 26,845.38 and 17,546.31 is: 24,235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,435.64 : 26,845.38 = 17,546.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,435.64/26,845.38 = 17,546.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,435.64x = 26,845.38 × 17,546.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,435.64x = 471,037,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,037,359.55/19,435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,235.76

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