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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,444.95, 26,875.44 and 17,141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,444.95, 26,875.44 and 17,141.31 is: 23,691.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,444.95 : 26,875.44 = 17,141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,444.95/26,875.44 = 17,141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,444.95x = 26,875.44 × 17,141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,444.95x = 460,680,248.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,680,248.43/19,444.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,691.51

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