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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,023.11, 26,192.27 and 17,273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,023.11, 26,192.27 and 17,273.51 is: 23,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,023.11 : 26,192.27 = 17,273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,023.11/26,192.27 = 17,273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,023.11x = 26,192.27 × 17,273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,023.11x = 452,432,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,432,351.40/19,023.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,783.30

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