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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,493.12, 26,869.92 and 17,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,493.12, 26,869.92 and 17,131.20 is: 23,614.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,493.12 : 26,869.92 = 17,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,493.12/26,869.92 = 17,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,493.12x = 26,869.92 × 17,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,493.12x = 460,313,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,313,973.50/19,493.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,614.18

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