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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,074.52, 26,300.70 and 17,893.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,074.52, 26,300.70 and 17,893.72 is: 24,672.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,074.52 : 26,300.70 = 17,893.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,074.52/26,300.70 = 17,893.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,074.52x = 26,300.70 × 17,893.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,074.52x = 470,617,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,617,361.60/19,074.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.57

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