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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,111.34, 26,271.74 and 17,073.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,111.34, 26,271.74 and 17,073.38 is: 23,470.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,111.34 : 26,271.74 = 17,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,111.34/26,271.74 = 17,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,111.34x = 26,271.74 × 17,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,111.34x = 448,547,508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,547,508.64/19,111.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,470.23

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