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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,073.52, 26,299.32 and 17,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,073.52, 26,299.32 and 17,892.72 is: 24,671.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,073.52 : 26,299.32 = 17,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,073.52/26,299.32 = 17,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,073.52x = 26,299.32 × 17,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,073.52x = 470,566,368.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,566,368.95/19,073.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.19

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